The first matchmaker in history was Noah, a biblical figure who is said to have lived around the time of the Great Flood. According to the Bible, God instructed Noah to build an ark and fill it with two of every kind of animal. After the flood, Noah released the animals from the ark and they began to repopulate the earth. In addition to this, Noah is also credited with being the first matchmaker, as he is said to have paired up the animals in order to ensure their survival.