Esther Her name means: Her Hebrew Name, “Hadassah,” Means “Myrtle” Her character: An orphan in a foreign land, she was willing to conceal her Judean identity in a bid for a pagan king’s affection. Esther seemed willing to make moral compromises by sleeping with the king and then taking part in a wedding that would necessarily […]
Women of the Bible
Huldah Her name means: “Weasel” Her character: Trusted by the king with a matter of great importance, she was a Prophetess whose word ignited a significant religious reform. Her sorrow: That Yah God’s people refused to respond to him with loving obedience, ignoring repeated warnings about the consequences of their unfaithfulness. Her joy: As a […]
Athaliah and Jehosheba Athaliah Her name means: “The Lord Is Great” Her character: Granddaughter of Omri, one of Israel’s most idolatrous and evil kings, she was the daughter of Ahab and most likely of Jezebel as well. She was the only woman to rule over Judah. While Ahab and Jezebel spread Baal worship in the […]
The Shunammite Woman/ Shunem Her character: Generous and hospitable, she was a wealthy and capable woman who showed great kindness to one of Yah God’s prophets. Her sorrow: To lose the son that had been promised her. Her joy: To experience just how deep Yah God’s faithfulness goes. Key Scriptures: 2 Kings 4:8-37; 8:1-6 Her Story […]
The Widow of Zarephath Her name means smelt, refine or test Her character: A Phoenician widow woman, she showed extraordinary hospitality to one of God’s prophets Elijah, providing a safe harbor for him during a period of famine. Her sorrow: To suffer extreme poverty, famine, and the loss of husband and son. Her joy: To […]
Jezebel/Izevel Her name means: “Where Is the Prince?” Her character: A religious foolish woman, she spread pagan idolatry throughout Israel. Powerful, cunning, and arrogant, she actively opposed Yah God, even in the face of indisputable proofs of his sovereignty. Her triumph: To have enhanced her own power at the expense of others. Her tragedy: Her […]
The Queen of ShebaThe name Sheba is of Hebrew origin Her character: Though a pagan queen, she prized wisdom above power. She appears to have been intellectually gifted, with a good head for business and diplomacy. Her joy: That her quest for wisdom was rewarded beyond her expectations. Key Scriptures:1 Kings 10:1-13; Matthew 12:42 Her […]
Bathsheba/ BatSheva Her name means: “The Seventh Daughter” or “The Daughter of an Oath” Her character: Her beauty made her victim to a king’s desire. Though it is difficult to discern her true character, she seems to have found the courage to endure tragedy, winning King David confidence and eventually securing the kingdom for her son […]
The Wise Woman of Avel aka Abel Her character: Rather than passively waiting for someone else to save her city, she had the wisdom and courage to act quickly and decisively. Her sorrow: That her city, though faithful to King David, was besieged by his army because it had been infiltrated by a rebellious leader. […]
The Woman of Endor Her character: Compassionate to Saul on the eve of his death, she exercised power by acting as a medium. Her sorrow: To have delivered a hopeless message to Israel’s king. Key Scriptures: 1 Samuel 28:3-25 Her Story Now Samuel was dead; all Isra’el had mourned him and buried him in his […]