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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Naomi Her name means: “My Joy” or “Pleasant” Her character: Suffering a threefold tragedy, Naomi refused to hide Her Sorrow or bitterness. Believing in Yehovah God’s sovereignty, she attributed her suffering to his will. But her fixation on circumstances, both past and present, led to hopelessness. A kind and loving mother-in-law, she inspired unusual love […]

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Delilah Her name means: “Dainty One” Her character: A prostitute whose nationality is unknown, she used her beauty to betray her lover and enrich herself. Her sorrow: That Samson lied to her, making her look foolish on three different occasion.              Her joy: That she overpowered one of history’s most powerful […]

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The Mothers of Moses Jochabed the Levite Her name means: “The Lord Is Glory” Her character: Her fierce love for her son, coupled with her faith, enabled her to act heroically in the midst of great oppression. Her sorrow: To live in bondage as a slave. Her joy: That God not only preserved the son […]

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Tamar Her name means: “Date Tree” or “Palm Tree” Her character: Driven by one overwhelming need, she sacrificed her reputation and nearly her life to achieve her goals. Her sorrow: That the men in her life failed to fulfill their responsibility, leaving her a childless widow. Her joy: That her daring behavior resulted, not in […]

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Hagar Her name means: “Fugitive” or “Immigrant” Her character: A foreigner and slave, Hagar let pride overtake her when she became Abraham’s wife. A lonely woman with few resources, she suffered harsh punishment for her mistake. She obeyed God’s voice as soon as she heard it and was given a promise that her son would […]

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Sarah Her name means: “Chieftainness” or “Princess” Her character: Beautiful enough to attract rulers in the ancient world, she could be strong-willed and jealous. Yet Sarah was considered a loyal wife who did what was right and who didn’t give in to fear. Her sorrow: That she remained childless for most of her life. Her […]

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