Several Kings has played individual roles all through bible documentary (old and new testaments), it would be important to know them by their names and the impacts they made. Some of the most well-known kings in the Bible include Saul, David, Solomon and of course, the king of kings, Jesus Christ. Beyond these, there are many other kings in scripture from Israel and Judah.
Names of Kings In The Bible
The word “King” in bible is generally used to refer someone who has been invested with Power (authority), whether across a region, province or clan. Asa a matter of facts, in the New Testament, the Roman emperor is refered to with the title “king” (1 Peter 2:13, 17), and Herod Antipas, who was only a tetrarch, is also called a king (Matthew 14:9; Mark 6:22).
A-Z Names of Kings In The Bible
Here is a comprehensive names of kings in the bible, the region they rules and the meaning of their names.
| King | Region | Meaning |
| King Abijam | Judah | whose father is Jehovah |
| King Ahab | Israel in Samaria | father’s brother |
| King Ahaz | Jerusalem | he has grasped |
| King Ahaziah | Israel | whom Jehovah upholds |
| King Ahaziah | Judah | whom Jehovah upholds |
| King Amaziah | Judah | whom Jehovah strengthened |
| King Amon | Jerusalem | skilled workman |
| King Asa | Judah | harming or physician |
| King Baasha | Israel | wicked |
| King David | second king of Israel | Beloved |
| King Elah | Israel | An oak |
| King Hezekiah | 12th king of Judah | the might of Jehovah |
| King Hoshea | 19th king of the northern kingdom of Israel | Salvation |
| King Jehoahaz | Judah | whom Jehovah holds fast |
| King Jehoahaz | Israel | whom Jehovah holds fast |
| King Jehoiachin | Judah | whom Jehovah has established |
| King Jehoiakim | Judah | whom Jehovah has set up |
| King Jehoram | Judah | whom Jehovah upholds |
| King Jehoram | Judah | whom Jehovah upholds |
| King Jehoshaphat | Judah | whom Jehovah judges |
| King Jehu | Israel | Jehovah is He |
| King Jeroboam | the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel | whose people are many |
| King Jeroboam II | the 8th king of the northern kingdom of Israel | whose people are many |
| King Joash | 8th king of Judah | given by the Lord |
| King Joash | 12th king of the northern kingdom of Israel | given by the Lord |
| King Josiah | Judah | whom Jehovah heals |
| King Jotham | Judah | Jehovah is upright |
| King Manasseh | Judah | One who forgets |
| King Menahem | northern kingdom of Israel | Comforter |
| King Nadab | Israel | Spontaneous |
| King Omri | northern kingdom of Israel | Servant of Jehovah |
| King Pekah | 18th king of the northern kingdom of Israel | Open-eyed |
| King Pekahiah | 17th king of the northern kingdom of Israel | Whose eye Jehovah opened |
| King Rehoboam | 1st king of Judah | who enlarges the people |
| King Saul | 1st king of Israel | asked for |
| King Shallum | northern kingdom of Israel | retribution |
| King Shallum | king of Judah | retribution |
| King Solomon | 3rd king of Israel | peaceable |
| King Uzziah | king of Judah | Power of Jehovah |
| King Zachariah | Israel | whom Jehovah remembers |
| King Zedekiah | Judah | Justice of Jehovah |
| King Zimri | 5th king of the northern kingdom | celebrated in song |
Prominent Kings In The Bible
King Saul
Saul happens to be the first king to rule the Kingdom of Israel and Judah. Details of his life story can be found in the Books of Samuel. Saul was chosen king both by the judge Samuel and by public acclamation. Saul was similar to the charismatic judges who preceded him in the role of governing. His chief contribution, however, was to defend Israel against its many enemies, especially the Philistines.
READ MORE: List of Martyrs In The Bible
King David
David, was the second ruler of the united kingdom of ancient Israel and Judah. He founded the Judaean dynasty and united all the tribes of Israel under a single monarch. His son Solomon expanded the empire that David built. David is an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Following Saul and Jonathan killed in battle, David is selected as King. David captures Jerusalem, bringing the Ark of the Covenant into the city, and building the kingdom established by Saul.
King Solomon
Solomon, akso known in Hebrew as “Shlomo,” was the Israelite king who built the first Temple of Jerusalem and who is revered in Judaism and Christianity for his wisdom and in Islam as a prophet. Solomon was popular for his wisdom, he succeeded his father, King David.
READ MORE: Books of The Bible In Alphabetical Order
Jesus Christ, the King of Kings
In Revelation 19:16 Jesus is named as the “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS”. This title designates the sovereignty of Jesus as the Son of God. While the Kings of man ruled over their respective domains, Jesus and the Heavenly Father rule over all of creation.
