Jeroboam II

The king of Israel (786-746) during a time when Israel increased in prosperity and power.

Jesus

Jesus is the Messiah whose life, death, and resurrection are God's saving act for humanity.

Jezebel

Queen who promoted worship of Baal and who opposed Elijah.

Joab

David's military commander who killed Absalom.

John the Baptist

John the Baptizer was the forerunner of Jesus the Messiah, preaching a gospel of repentance and preparing the way of the Lord.