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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]
Hannah Her name means: “Graciousness” or “Favor” Her character: Provoked by another woman’s malice, she refused to respond in kind. Instead, she poured out her hurt and sorrow to Yehovah God, allowing him to vindicate her. Her sorrow: To be taunted and misunderstood. Her joy: To proclaim Yehovah God’s power and goodness, his habit of […]
Dorcas Her name means: “Gazelle”; “Tabitha” Is Its Hebrew Equivalent Her character: An inhabitant of Joppa, a town on the Mediterranean coast, thirty-five miles northwest of Jerusalem, she belonged to one of the earliest Messianic congregations. She was a disciple known for her practical works of mercy. Her sorrow: To have suffered a grave illness. Her […]
Proverbs 31:26-27,30 (CJB) When she opens her mouth, she speaks wisely; on her tongue is loving instruction. She watches how things go in her house, not eating the bread of idleness. Charm can lie, beauty can vanish, but a woman who fears Yehovah (GOD) should be praised.