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Direct parenthood
A solid line shows an immediate parent–child relationship named in the passage.
Interactive Bible genealogy chart
Trace the biblical family line without losing the story.
This Bible family tree follows six connected collections: Adam and Eve to Noah, Noah to Abraham, Abraham’s household, Jacob and the twelve tribes, Ruth and Boaz to David, and Matthew’s royal legal line to Jesus.
Choose any collection, search a person, and open the cited passage for context. The chart distinguishes direct parenthood, recorded ancestry that may span generations, marriage, shared parenthood without recorded marriage, and Joseph’s legal relationship to Jesus. Nothing is locked.
Interactive genealogy
Choose a family story
Genesis 4–5
Creation to the Flood
Adam and Eve’s household, Seth’s line, and the generations leading to Noah.Direct parenthoodRecorded ancestryShared parenthoodMarriageHighlighted lineLegal relationship
Swipe the tree sideways to explore every branch.
Family Tree Challenge
Can you complete this family?
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Challenge 1 · Creation to Flood
Who continues the Genesis 5 line after Adam?
Adam + Eve → ??
No timer. Choose an answer, then read the explanation and passage.
Six stories. One connected Bible.
Start with any household
Read the lines honestly
A family tree needs more than one kind of connector.
The Bible’s genealogies are theological and literary records as well as family lists. The interface makes important distinctions visible instead of implying that every connection is identical.Recorded ancestry
A broken purple line follows a genealogy that may omit generations. It does not always mean immediate parenthood.
Shared parenthood
A dotted teal line connects the parents of children without claiming a marriage, as with Judah and Tamar.
Marriage
A short lavender line joins spouses without treating marriage as descent.
Highlighted line
A thicker violet line helps learners follow the selected covenant or royal route.
Legal relationship
A dashed line distinguishes Joseph’s legal household connection from biological parenthood.
People behind the branches
Key people in the Bible family tree
Open a complete character profile for family relationships, key passages, story connections, and careful notes about what Scripture does—and does not—say.Creation to FloodAdam in the BibleRead profile →Creation to FloodEve in the BibleRead profile →Creation to FloodSeth in the BibleRead profile →Creation to FloodNoah in the BibleRead profile →Noah to AbrahamShem in the BibleRead profile →Abraham’s householdAbraham in the BibleRead profile →Abraham’s householdSarah in the BibleRead profile →Abraham’s householdIsaac in the BibleRead profile →Abraham’s householdRebekah in the BibleRead profile →Twelve tribesJacob in the BibleRead profile →Twelve tribesJudah in the BibleRead profile →Twelve tribesJoseph in the BibleRead profile →Ruth to DavidRuth in the BibleRead profile →Royal lineDavid in the BibleRead profile →Royal lineSolomon in the BibleRead profile →Line to JesusJesus in the BibleRead profile →
Keep learning
Open the story behind the branch
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Bible Character Guides
Read complete profiles with relationships, key passages, and story connections.
Meet the people →02Interactive Bible Timeline
Place these households inside the wider movement of the biblical story.
Follow the timeline →03Bible Stories
Move from a name in the tree to the narrative where that person acts and changes.
Read the stories →Questions about the chart
Bible family tree FAQ
Is this the complete Bible family tree from Adam and Eve to Jesus?
It is a focused learning chart rather than a claim to include every person named in Scripture. It traces the major connected lines from Adam and Eve to Noah, Abraham, Jacob, David, and Jesus, while showing important spouses, siblings, and tribal branches.
Which Bible chapters contain the main genealogies in this chart?
The six collections draw mainly from Genesis 4–5, Genesis 9–11, Genesis 12–35, Genesis 46 and 49, Ruth 4:18–22, and Matthew 1:1–16. Each person card and relationship includes a more specific Scripture reference.
Where does this Bible family tree come from?
Every displayed relationship includes a Scripture reference. The six collections primarily follow Genesis 4–5, Genesis 9–11, Genesis 12–35, Ruth 4, and Matthew 1.
Why do tribal lists sometimes include Ephraim and Manasseh?
Jacob had twelve sons, but the land-allotment lists are not simply those twelve names repeated. Genesis 48:5 treats Joseph’s sons Ephraim and Manasseh as Jacob’s own; Joshua 14:3–4 counts them as two tribes and gives Levi cities rather than a comparable tribal territory.
Why is the whole Bible not shown on one giant chart?
A single chart quickly becomes unreadable on phones and hides the story inside a wall of names. The explorer uses six connected family collections so each household remains legible.
Are all genealogies complete biological records?
No. Biblical genealogies may be selective and may emphasize legal, royal, covenant, or literary relationships. The tree separates marriage, shared parenthood, recorded ancestry, and legal relationships. Matthew’s genealogy can omit generations, so an ancestry connector does not always mean immediate parenthood.
Why can Matthew and Luke list different names?
Matthew 1 and Luke 3 organize Jesus’ ancestry differently and have prompted several interpretations. This explorer follows Matthew’s royal legal line and does not pretend the differences are settled by one simple chart.
Can a class or family play together?
Yes. Put the tree on a shared screen, read the relationship prompt aloud, let the group choose an answer, and open the Scripture reference or character guide after each round.