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
having red hair.
Boudica: This Celtic queen is
depicted as having a red mane.
Mary Magdalene: With
long, flowing and usually red hair