Prophets and prophetesses
Prophets and Their Families
Prophets and prophetesses with the parents, spouses and children Scripture names — and those whose families are not recorded.
Many books of the prophets open with the prophet's father, and a few prophets' families are part of their message: Hosea married Gomer, and Isaiah's sons carried names that were signs. Hosea 1:1–9Isaiah 7:3Isaiah 8:3Isaiah 8:18
For other prophets, such as Elijah, Scripture gives no family at all. They appear here with their role, and "Family details not recorded in the cited passages" rather than an invented tree. 1 Kings 17:1
23 people
Shepherd from Tekoa sent to prophesy against injustice in the northern kingdom of Israel.
Family details not recorded in the cited passages.
- Anna prophet
Prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher
Parents: Phanuel
Young exile in Babylon who stayed faithful to God, interpreted dreams and was delivered from the lions.
Family details not recorded in the cited passages.
Shepherd anointed king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, to whom God promised an everlasting dynasty.
Parents: Jesse · Spouses: Michal, Abigail, Ahinoam, Maacah · 19 children recorded
Prophetess and judge of Israel who summoned Barak to battle against Sisera.
Spouse: Lappidoth
Prophet who confronted King Ahab and the prophets of Baal and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.
Family details not recorded in the cited passages.
Prophet who succeeded Elijah and performed many signs in Israel.
Parents: Shaphat
Priest and prophet among the exiles in Babylon who saw visions of God's glory.
Parents: Buzi · Spouse: Ezekiel's wife
Prophet who questioned God about injustice and resolved to rejoice in the LORD.
Family details not recorded in the cited passages.
Prophet to Israel whose marriage to Gomer pictured the LORD's faithful love for unfaithful Israel.
Parents: Beeri · Spouse: Gomer · 1 child recorded
Prophet in Jerusalem during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah.
Parents: Amoz · Spouse: The prophetess, Isaiah's wife · 2 children recorded
Prophet called as a youth who warned Judah of judgment before Babylon destroyed Jerusalem, and spoke of a new covenant.
Parents: Hilkiah
- Joel prophet
The prophet, son of Pethuel; not Joel son of Samuel
Parents: Pethuel
Prophet who prepared the way for Jesus, preached repentance, baptized in the Jordan and was beheaded by Herod Antipas.
Parents: Zechariah, Elizabeth
Prophet who fled from God's call to Nineveh, was swallowed by a great fish, and saw Nineveh repent.
Parents: Amittai
Prophet from Moresheth who spoke against injustice and foretold a ruler from Bethlehem.
Family details not recorded in the cited passages.
Prophetess, sister of Moses and Aaron, who led Israel's women in song after the crossing of the sea.
Parents: Amram, Jochebed
Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt, received the Law at Sinai and guided the people through the wilderness.
Parents: Amram, Jochebed, Pharaoh's daughter · Spouses: Zipporah, The Cushite woman Moses married · 2 children recorded
Prophet in David's court who brought God's covenant promise and rebuked David's sin.
Family details not recorded in the cited passages.
Prophet and last judge of Israel, who anointed Saul and David as kings.
Parents: Elkanah, Hannah · 2 children recorded
Leader and prophet in the Jerusalem church who travelled with Paul; also called Silvanus.
Family details not recorded in the cited passages.
- Zechariah prophet
Prophet, son of Berechiah, son of Iddo; not Zechariah the father of John the Baptist
Parents: Berechiah
- Zephaniah prophet
Prophet, son of Cushi
Parents: Cushi
Key passages
Every relationship here comes from a cited passage. Solid lines are stated parent links; dashed lines mean generations are not all listed; dotted lines mark legal or adoptive parents; a question mark marks a disputed or interpretive link. Political succession and office are never drawn as family.