Jael – Heroine who killed Sisera to deliver Israel from the troops of king Jabin. She was the wife of Heber the Kenite. Judges [75] Huldah is best known for her role in uncovering a copy of the Book of the Law, which had been lost during the reign of previous king, Manasseh. Kern, Kathi (2001). Mrs. Stanton's Bible. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 978-0-8014-3191-3. She was the wife of Nabal, a wealthy sheep rancher. When Nabal insulted King David, Abigail intervened on his behalf. Zuleika – Potiphar's wife and Asenath's mother. Asenath married Joseph, so she is the grandmother of Ephraim and Manasseh ( Tribe of Joseph). She is given no name in the Bible, but is known as Zuleika (among other spellings) in Islamic and Jewish traditions.

Her act of courage and kindness saved her life, the lives of all those within her household, and earned her a place in history. The Proverbs 31 woman is the epitome of a strong and capable woman, someone who is to be admired and emulate. And when Jesus came to her home, she welcomed him with open arms, offering him a place to rest and refresh himself.We can also gain a greater appreciation for the ways that He uses women to accomplish His purposes. Who was Miriam? She was the sister of Moses and Aaron. She is the first woman in the Bible called a prophetess. Miriam is one of the most iconic women in the Bible. The sister of Moses and Aaron, she was instrumental in leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.

She reminds us that, no matter our past, we are never too far from God’s grace. No matter how lost we feel, His love can always reach us and offer us new life. Women in The Bible: Joanna The purpose of this study isn’t simply to reiterate a message. (You can find many studies on Acts.) Our purpose is to reignite a movement of the power of the Holy Spirit in each of us individually and in our churches collectively. Are you ready?

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What can we learn from Martha? Martha worked hard in extending hospitality. She willingly accepted counsel. She spoke openly about her feelings and her faith.

Despite the challenges she faced, Mary remained devoted to her son and his mission. In doing so, she became an inspiration to all who follow her example of faith. Women in The Bible: Elizabeth

It’s a common question asked by many: Should women preach? The answer often varies from person-to-person as well as throughout differing denominations and churches. Even scholars disagree as to the understanding of various Bible verses pertaining to women and their roles in the church. (See 1 Cor. 14:34-35 and 1 Tim. 2:11-14.) We’re wise to study the scriptures ourselves, using prayer, commentaries, dictionaries, and study Bibles to understand this question as best we can. Adah – Adah #2 – daughter of Elon, the Hittite and one of the wives of Esau. Possibly original name of Bashemath. Genesis [12] Athaliah – Queen of Judah during the reign of King Jehoram, and later became sole ruler of Judah for five years. II Kings, II Chronicles [21] [22] Jerusha – Daughter of Zadok, a priest, wife of King Uzziah and mother of Jotham. II Kings, I Chronicles, II Chronicles [84] [85] Mace, Emily R. (2009). "Feminist Forerunners and a Usable Past: A Historiography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's The Woman's Bible". Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion. 25 (2): 5–23. doi: 10.2979/fsr.2009.25.2.5. ISSN 8755-4178. JSTOR 10.2979/fsr.2009.25.2.5. S2CID 143056402.

After her husband’s death, Ruth could have returned to her own family and country, but she chose instead to remain with Naomi and care for her. Fast Search by the Old & New Testaments to find verses containing an entered keywords, exact phrase. Who was Martha? She was the sister of Lazarus and Mary, and all three lived near Jerusalem in the village of Bethany. God answered Hannah’s prayer, and she gave birth to Samuel. Hannah kept her promise and took Samuel to serve at the tabernacle when he was still a little boy. ( 1 Samuel 1:27, 28) Year after year, she made a sleeveless coat for him and took it to him. In time, God blessed Hannah with five more children—three sons and two daughters.— 1 Samuel 2:18-21.

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Hannah is an important woman in the Bible because she shows us that God is always faithful, even through out greatest trials and sorrows. Women in The Bible: Abigail After years of living with her husband and her father’s family, she is able to return with her husband and children to his homeland. Although we don’t know much about her death, Rachel’s legacy lives on through her two son’s Joseph and Benjamin. Who was Mary? Along with her brother, Lazarus, and her sister, Martha, she enjoyed a close friendship with Jesus. Huldah prophesied that God would bring disaster upon Jerusalem, but that He would ultimately spare the people because of King Josiah’s repentance.