Luke
Explore the people and evidence recorded for the book of Luke. Entries follow their first cited passage in the selected text.
People recorded in this book 144
Recorded names may include people recalled from earlier stories. Each entry keeps its existing source identity.
Levi
in the lineage of Messiah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordMatthat
in the lineage of Messiah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordEliakim
in the lineage of Messiah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordJonam
in the lineage of Messiah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordJoseph
in the lineage of Messiah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordJudah
in the lineage of Messiah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordSimeon
in the lineage of Messiah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordMattatha
in the lineage of Messiah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordMelea
in the lineage of Messiah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordMenna
in the lineage of Messiah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordNathan
son of David
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordBoaz
kinsman of Naomi's husband who redeemed Ruth
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordJesse
father of David
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordNahshon
son of Amminadab and brother of Elisheba, head of the tribe of Judah during the census
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordObed
son of Ruth and father of Jesse
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordSalmon
son of Nahshon and father of Boaz in the lineage of King David
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordAdmin
in the lineage of Messiah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordAmminadab
father of Elisheba
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordHezron
son of Perez and grandson of Judah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person recordJudah
fourth-born son of Jacob, son of Leah
Supporting ScriptureOpen person record
Events referenced in this book 17
Includes earlier events recalled in this book. Passage order and historical dates describe different aspects of the record.
The birth of John the Baptist is foretold
Announcement · 6 BC · Approximate date
Sample references (3 of 21)The annunciation to Mary
Announcement · 5 BC · Approximate date
Sample references (3 of 13)Birth of John the Baptist
Birth · 5 BC · Approximate date
Sample references (3 of 24)Birth of Jesus
Birth · 5 BC · Approximate date
Supporting ScriptureJoseph and Mary settle in Nazareth with Jesus
Settlement · 4 BC · Approximate date
Supporting ScriptureJesus as a child in the temple
Visit · 8 AD · Approximate date
Sample references (3 of 10)John the Baptist begins preaching
Begin · 26 AD · Approximate date
Supporting ScriptureJesus is baptized
Unique · 27 AD · Approximate date
Supporting ScriptureJesus is tempted in the wilderness
Unique · 27 AD · Approximate date
Supporting ScriptureJesus preaches throughout Galilee
Ministry · 28 AD · Approximate date
Supporting ScriptureJesus heals a centurion's servant
Healing · 28 AD · Approximate date
Sample references (3 of 10)Jesus foretells his death and resurrection
Teaching · 32 AD · Approximate date
Sample references (3 of 6)Jesus heals a woman disabled for eighteen years
Healing · 31 AD · Approximate date
Sample references (3 of 8)Jewish leaders plot to kill Jesus
Plot · 33 AD · Date uncertain
Supporting ScriptureThe Last Supper
Meal · 33 AD · Approximate date
Supporting ScriptureJesus is led to Golgotha
Journey · 33 AD · Date uncertain
Sample references (3 of 7)Resurrection of Jesus
Unique · 33 AD · Approximate date
Supporting Scripture
Places linked through referenced events 3
Reviewed places associated with the cited events. These associations do not form a complete list of places mentioned in the book or prove that every supporting verse names the place.
Bethlehem
Location confidence: high · point
Supporting event evidence- Via Birth of Jesus · Association confidence: high
- Via Birth of Jesus · Association confidence: high
Jordan
Location confidence: high · linear or regional
Supporting event evidence- Via Jesus is baptized · Association confidence: high
- Via Jesus is baptized · Association confidence: high
Jerusalem
Location confidence: high · point
Supporting event evidence- Via The Last Supper · Association confidence: high
- Via Resurrection of Jesus · Association confidence: high
- Via The Last Supper · Association confidence: high