What are examples of the kings in the Old Testament?

coming of Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of the Lord (3:1; 4:4-6). Prophets To The Nations (Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum). Even though the majority of the Old Testament record follows the history of the nation of Israel and God's dealings with them, some of the prophets were sent to surrounding nations. read more

Since the Old Testament narrative runs from the 17th Century to 4th Century BC, there are many kings listed. If we count non-Jewish kings we can see Hiram of Tyre/Phoenicia, Shalmaneser of Assyria, Shishak of Egypt, Rameses II (implied), Tiglath Pilesar (Assyrian), Cyrus the Mede, Artaxerxes of Persia, Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, and many others. read more

Bible Characters – Old Testament Kings. Abimelech, King of Gerar . Abimelech wants Sarah for himself. Abraham lies and says Sarah is his sister. read more

It mentions kings of Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Aramea, Ethiopia, Phoenicia, Canaanites, Hittites, Medes, Persians, Edomite, Moabite, Ammonite, Israelite (unified), Judah, Israelite (10 Northern tribes). Since the Old Testament narrative runs from the 17th Century to 4th Century BC, there are many kings listed. read more