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The Cast of Characters as Recorded in the Old Testament

A Bible Study Guide
Compiled by Rita Kleve

The idea for this study guide came to me quite by accident. While reading the Old Testament, I became lost trying to remember who begat whom. Using my family tree software program, I started to record the basic information to make my study easier to understand. As I did so, I became more and more captivated and determined to continue until I compiled all the names with possible connections that are recorded in the Old Testament, New International Version. More than six years later, I completed a book that I believe will be a helpful and informative reference guide for all who read the Holy Bible. It will make your Bible study more interesting and easier to understand.

This project was completed with love, dedication, some computer skills, and many, hours devoted to it. More than thirteen hundred individuals and twelve hundred seventy families make up this extensive family tree. Each tree entry notes the Old Testament book, chapter and verse where that person is first mentioned.

Numerous informational notations are included throughout the study as well. Also, the reader will be able to record their own thoughts and personal notes. The summary of the kings, a handy index, and several reference charts add to the value of this guidebook.

This work is the genealogical report of God's "chosen family". It is a family not so different from families in today’s world. Perhaps through your study of the Old Testament you will be reassured of God’s love for you.

The Cast of Characters as recorded in the Old Testament is intended as an Old Testament study aid. You may find variations from my interpretation as you study.