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What do you want to be when you grow up? If you ask a child this in the 21st century, they might answer with the classic teacher, doctor, or professional athlete. You might even hear jobs like an astronomer, engineer, or business owner. While these are common jobs of the present, traveling back thousands of years would find you in Biblical times, where there were few types of jobs. Can you match the people of the Bible to their job?
Prostitution is often considered the world's oldest profession, but not if you take a look at the Bible. In Genesis, you're introduced to Adam and Eve. The first couple, they went on to have two children, Cain and Abel. Throughout this first book of the Old Testament, the first jobs you hear about are farmers and shepherds. While these two professions might be the most seen in the Bible, there are a few more that are added as history unfolds.ÂÂ
Central people at the foundation of Judaism and Christianity held jobs such as hunters, doctors, and tentmakers. You'd find your kings, queens, and judges. There were even cupbearers, tax-collectors, and merchants. From central pillars of the faith, like Jesus to Abraham, can you match these people to their profession? Let's find out!
Abraham
Alchemist
Shepherd
Abraham is a central person in the Old Testament. At 100 years old, he and his wife, Sarah, were able to conceive a child, Isaac. Abraham proved his faithfulness to the Lord when he was asked to sacrifice Isaac. He was stopped before he went through with it.
Cadger
Hurdleman
Esau
Baler
Bloomer
Fossetmaker
Hunter
Esau is Isaac's oldest son as well as Abraham's grandson. He was also the brother of Jacob, and Isaac's preferred son.
Joseph
Fuller
Carpenter
Joseph was Mary's husband and Jesus' stepfather. He worked as a carpenter.
Horse-capper
Muffin Man
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Nimrod
Rafter
Saggar
Hunter
Nimrod was Noah's great-grandson. He was known as "a mighty hunter before the Lord."
Staithman
Deborah
Watchwoman
Judge
In the book of Judges, these people were the political leaders who judged Israel. Deborah is the only female judge mentioned in the Bible.
Well Sinker
Boatswain
Luke
Doctor
Luke, one of the four Gospel writers, was a physician before turning his life over to Jesus.
Chirugion
Cod placer
Ganger
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David
Hot presser
Japanner
Musician
David is one of the people mentioned in the Bible who had numerous professions. In his free time, David could be considered a musician. He caught Saul's attention by playing the harp.
Mudlark
Andrew
Rentman
Scribe
Sedgeman
Fisherman
Andrew was Simon Peter's brother. He was a fisherman, one of the apostles who Jesus promised to make "fishers of men."
Uriah
Soldier
Uriah was a member of King David's army. After King David had an affair with his wife, Bathsheba, David ordered Uriah to go home to cover up her pregnancy. When he refused, David set him up to die in battle.
Spicer
Steeplejack
Tozer
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David
Anvil Smith
Assayer
Armorbearer
After catching the attention of Saul as a musician, the book of Samuel shows David working as an armorbearer to Saul, someone who carries a soldier's armor.
Bell Hanger
Cornelius
Bone picker
Charcoal Burner
Frame Spinner
Centurion
Cornelius is mentioned during the Acts of the Apostles. He worked as a centurion, a high role in the Roman army.
Jesus
Oilman
Carpenter
Before Jesus began his ministry, he worked as a carpenter. It is common for sons to take the job of their fathers, and Jesus did this by taking the profession of his stepfather, Joseph.
Alnager
Bagman
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Boaz
Cadger
Barley farmer
Boaz is found in the Book of Ruth. He was Ruth's husband and a barley farmer.
Deviller
Fewterer
Nehemiah
Lyner
Muleteer
Cupbearer
Nehemiah worked as a cupbearer before becoming the governor of Judah.
Netter
Matthew
Tax collector
Matthew, one of the four Gospel writers, worked as a tax collector before he devoted his life to Jesus'ministry.
Pelterer
Smiddy
White Smith
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Peter
Ballard
Bolter
Fisherman
Often called Simon Peter, he was one of the first apostles. As a fisherman alongside his brother, Andrew, Jesus promised to make them "fishers of men." Peter would become the first Bishop of Rome (Pope).
Case Maker
Felix
Coxswain
Governor
Felix is found in Acts 24 and he was a Roman governor and Drusilla's husband.
Drover
Farrier
Elijah
Prophet
Elijah was a prophet during Ahab and Jezebel's reign. He challenged the prophets of Baal to test the powers of their god against his God.
Iron Founder
Legger
Pinder
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Zacchaeus
Tapiter
Tax collector
Zacchaeus appears in the gospel of Luke. He is a tax collector in Jericho. After cheating the poor, he vows to return their money and half of his possessions to them.
Town Chamberlain
Whey Cutter
Lydia
Accoucheus
Balister
Bellman
Merchant
Lydia was a merchant who appears in the Acts of the Apostles. She sold purple, an expensive type of cloth.
Paul
Calling Cutter
Tentmaker
Paul is an apostle known for his epistles, or letters. Before dedicating his life to Jesus' ministry, he worked as a tentmaker.
Battuere
Mountebanke
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Alexander
Quarrier
Scagiola maker
Boatman
Coppersmith
Alexander is a person who Paul mentions in Timothy. As a coppersmith, Paul says that Alexander did a lot of damage to his ministry.
Moses
Shepherd
Moses is introduced in Exodus. The adopted son of the Egyptian princess, he would lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
Bobbin Carrier
Corporal
Hackman
David
Tailor
Ashman
Bleacher
Shepherd
One of David's numerous occupations, he worked as a shepherd. He did this prior to working for Saul as an armorbearer.
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Abel
Check taker
Griever
Kempster
Shepherd
Abel was the second-born son of Adam and Eve. He was a shepherd.
Jacob
Miller
Osier Peeler
Shepherd
Jacob was the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham. He was a shepherd.
Saddle Tree Maker
Cain
Arpenteur
Bagniokeeper
Clark
Farmer
Cain was the firstborn son of Adam and Eve and older brother of Abel. He was a farmer.
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Eliezer
Cotter
Tax collector
Servant
Eliezer was Abraham's servant. Although it is not explicitly mentioned, it has been interpreted that be might have been the servant Abraham sent to find a wife for his son, Isaac.
Stoker
Hagar
Yeoman
Jet Cutter
Coal Drawer
Maidservant
Hagar was Ishmael's mother. Ishamael was a child she had with Abraham. She worked as a maidservant.
Zechariah
Cottager
Priest
Zechariah was a priest from the Levi tribe. He is well known as the father of John the Baptist.
Hostler
Noterer
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Aquila
Wellmaster
Woolcomber
Tentmaker
Aquila and his wife, Priscilla, were from Italy. They met Paul along their journey out of Italy and Paul stayed with them. He was a tentmaker just like Aquila.
Beadle
Noah
Winemaker
Noah is well known for the story of the flood. After the flood, Noah planted his own vineyard and would often get drunk off the wine.
Faber
Fisher
Gemeter
Solomon
Hawker
Intendent
King
Solomon would go on to be a king after his father, David. He was conceived out of wedlock between David and Bathsheba.
Registrar
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Gideon
Haberdasher
Wheat farmer
Judges 6 mentions Gideon "threshing wheat." He was one of the judges of Israel.
Limner
Orrice Weaver
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