Redheads in the Bible

Numerous redheads are mentioned in the Bible, including:

Cain: Cain, a member of the first family, who is said to have red hair.

Esau: The first person mentioned as having red hair in the Bible is Esau, Jacob's twin brother. Esau was described as being "red, covered with hair like a fur coat" at birth in Genesis 25:25.

Pharaoh Ramesses II: Had fair skin and slightly curly red hair.

King David: Based on the Hebrew terms used to describe his looks, some people speculate that King David may have had red hair or a reddish hue.

Judas Iscariot: Judas is a notorious biblical character who is often depicted with red hair in paintings.

Bathsheba: Has been mentioned to have red hair.

Boudica: This Celtic queen is depicted as having a red mane.

Mary Magdalene: With long, flowing, and usually red hair.