Notable People in History

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Zimri (r. 885 BC). When King Zimri died, he was succeeded by Omri (r. 885-874 BC), who was then succeeded by Ahab (r. 874-853 BC).

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Meritaten, wife of Pharaoh Smenkhkare (r. 1335-1334 BC). She was the daughter of Pharaoh Akhenaten (r. 1351-1334 BC) and Queen Nefertiti. Smenkhkare was succeeded by Neferneferuaten (r. 1334-1332 BC), who was then succeeded by Tutankhamun (r. 1332-1323 BC).

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Elah (r. 886-885 BC), son of Baasha. When King Elah died, he was succeeded by Zimri (r. 885 BC), who was then succeeded by Omri (r. 885-874 BC).

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the lives of Queens Nefertiti, Kiya, and Beketaten, wives of Pharaoh Akhenaten (r. 1351-1334 BC), son of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (r. 1388-1351 BC) and Queen Tiye. Smenkhkare (r. 1335-1334 BC) succeeded Akhenaten as the 11th pharaoh of 18th Dynasty Egypt.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Baasha (r. 909-886 BC), son of Ahijah. When King Baasha died, he was succeeded by Elah (r. 886-885 BC), who was then succeeded by Zimri (r. 885 BC).

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the lives of Queens Tiye, Gilukhepa, Tadukhepa, Sitamun, and Iset, wives of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (r. 1388-1351 BC), son of Pharaoh Thutmose IV (r. 1397-1388 BC) and Queen Mutemwiya. Tiye’s son, Akhenaten (r. 1351-1334 BC), succeeded his father as the 10th pharaoh of 18th Dynasty Egypt.

In this week's #NotablePeopleinHistory podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Nadab (r. 910-909 BC), son of Jeroboam I and Ano, daughter of Shoshenq I and Tahpenes. When King Nadab died, he was succeeded by Baasha (r. 909-886 BC), who was then succeeded by Elah (r. 886-885 BC).

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the lives of Queens Nefertari, Iaret, and Mutemwiya, Great Royal Wives of Pharaoh Thutmose IV (r. 1397-1388 BC), son of Pharaoh Amenhotep II (r. 1427-1397 BC) and Queen Tiaa. Mutemwiya's son, Amenhotep III (r. 1388-1351 BC), succeeded his father as the ninth pharaoh of 18th Dynasty Egypt.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Jeroboam I (r. 931-910 BC), son of Nebat and Zeruah. When King Jeroboam I died, his son Nadab (r. 910-909 BC) became king of Israel.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Tiaa, wife of Amenhotep II (r. 1427-1397 BC), and mother of Thutmose IV (r. 1397-1388 BC). Thutmose IV succeeded his father as the eighth pharaoh of 18th Dynasty Egypt.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Gedaliah (c. 586 BC), son of Ahikam. He was appointed governor over the people Nebuchadnezzar II (r. 605-562 BC) of Babylon had left in Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the lives of Queens Satiah, Merytre-Hatshepsut, Menwi, Merti, Menhet, Nebsemi of Egypt, wives and consorts of Pharaoh Thutmose III (r. 1479-1425 BC). Amenhotep II (r. 1427-1397 BC) succeeded his father as the seventh pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Zedekiah (r. 597-586 BC), son of King Josiah. He was the final King of Judah before the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II (r. 605-562 BC) of Babylon.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the lives of Queens Hatshepsut and Iset of Egypt, wives of Pharaoh Thutmose II (r. 1493-1479 BC). Hatshepsut acted as regent to her stepson, Thutmose III (r. 1479-1425 BC).

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Jehoiachin (r. 598 BC), son of King Jehoiakim. When King Jehoiachin died, his uncle Zedekiah became king of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the lives of Queens Ahmose and Mutnofret of Egypt, wives of Pharaoh Thutmose I (r. 1503-1493 BC). They were most likely the daughters of Pharaoh Amenhotep I (c. 1524-1503 BC) and Ahmose-Meritamun.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Jehoiakim (r. 609-598 BC), son of King Josiah. When King Jehoiakim died, his son Jehoiachin became king of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Ahmose-Meritamun of Egypt, wife of Pharaoh Amenhotep I (c. 1524-1503 BC). She was the daughter of Ahmose I (c. 1549-1524 BC) and Ahmose-Nefertari.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Jehoahaz (r. 609 BC), son of King Josiah. When King Jehoahaz was taken as a prisoner to Egypt, his brother Jehoiakim became king of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Ahmose-Nefertari of Egypt, wife of Pharaoh Ahmose I (c. 1549-1524 BC). She was the daughter of Seqenenre Tao (r. 1558-1555 BC) and Ahhotep I.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Josiah (r. 640-609 BC), son of King Amon. When King Josiah died, his son Jehoahaz became king of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Nehushta, the wife of King Jehoiakim of Judah, and mother of King Jehoachin (r. 597 BC) of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Amon (r. 642-640 BC), son of King Manasseh. When King Amon died, his son Josiah became king of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Zebidah, the wife of King Josiah of Judah, and mother of King Jehoakim (r. 609-598 BC) of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of of King Manasseh (r. 697-652 BC), son of King Hezekiah. When King Manasseh died, his son Amon became king of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Hamutal, the wife of King Josiah of Judah, and mother of kings Jehoahaz and Zedekiah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of of King Hezekiah (r. 728-686 BC), son of King Ahaz. When King Hezekiah died, his son Manasseh became king of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Jedidah, the wife of King Amon of Judah, and mother of King Josiah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Ahaz, son of King Jotham. When King Ahaz died, his son Hezekiah became king of Judah. 

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Meshullemeth, the wife of King Manasseh of Judah, and mother of King Amon.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Jotham, son of King Azariah. When King Jotham died, his son Ahaz became king of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Hephzibah, the wife of King Hezekiah of Judah, and mother of King Manasseh.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Azariah, son of King Amaziah. When King Azariah died, his son Jotham became king of Judah. 

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Abijah, the wife of King Ahaz of Judah, and mother of King Hezekiah

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Amaziah, son of King Joash. When King Amaziah died, his son Azariah became king of Judah. 

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Jerusha, the wife of King Azariah of Judah, and mother of King Jotham.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Joash, son of King Ahaziah and Queen Zibiah. When Joash died, his son Amaziah became the next king of the Kingdom of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Jecoliah, the wife of King Amaziah and mother of King Azariah of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the lives of life of King Ahaziah and his mother Queen Athaliah. Ahaziah’s son, King Joash, would succeed her reign. 

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Jehoaddin, the wife of King Joash and mother of King Amaziah of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Jehoram, son and successor of King Jehoshaphat. When King Jehoram died, he was buried in the City of David, then his son Ahaziah became king of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life Queen Zibiah of Beersheba, wife of King Ahaziah, and mother of King Jehoash of the Kingdom of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Jehoshaphat, son and successor of King Asa. When King Jehoshaphat died, he was buried in the City of David, then his son Jehoram became king of Judah

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Athaliah, wife of King Jehoram, and the mother of King Ahaziah of the Kingdom of Judah. She was the only female monarch to sit on King David’s throne in history.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Asa, son and successor of King Abijam. When King Asa died, he was buried in the City of David, then his son Jehoshaphat became king of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Azubah. She was the daughter of Shilhi, wife of King Asa, and mother of King Jehoshaphat.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Abijam, son of Rehoboam and Maacah. When King Abijam died, he was buried in the City of David, then his son Asa became king of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Maacah, the wife and cousin of King Rehoboam. She gave birth to King Abijam, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of King Rehoboam, son of King Solomon and Queen Namaah. He became king of the Kingdom of Judah.

In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Naamah, wife of King Solomon and mother of King Rehoboam of Judah.