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WOMEN IN THE BIBLE:HAGAR: MOTHER AND CHILD | William adolphe bouguereau, Painting, Mother and child

HAGAR in the BIBLE: Sarah's slave, Abraham's concubine

Hagar was an Egyptian girl who was a slave in the household of Sarah, a Hebrew princess.

ESTHER in the BIBLE. Heroine who saved the Jewish people

Esther's story was a political satire, showing the danger of giving absolute power to someone who might turn out to be a fool. Ahasuerus governed by whim rather than by wisdom, becoming the tool of anyone shrewd enough to exploit him. The lesson is clear: do not give too much power to any one person; in the long run God alone should rule us.

BATHSHEBA in the BIBLE: power behind the throne

Bathsheba was a beautiful, clever and unscrupulous woman. She was seen by King David as she bathed, desired by him, and subsequently became pregnant to him even though married to the soldier Uriah.

Women of the Bible - Deborah | Bible women, Bible, Bible mapping

DEBORAH and JAEL: Bible Women, Bible Warriors

Deborah was a prophetess, a speaker of wisdom, but when war came she led the out-numbered and badly-equipped Israelite troops to a great victory.She chose the most able military general and told him what he must do.

DELILAH in the BIBLE: did she really love Samson? | Hedy lamarr, Hollywood photo, Hollywood

Delilah tempted Samson the strongman - Her Story in the Bible

Delilah is introduced as a woman from the valley of Sorek, which in Hebrew means 'vineyard valley'. It is about twenty kilometers southwest of Jerusalem. At the time of the story, it was held by the Philistines.

"For This Child I Prayed" by Elspeth Young | Young art, Bible art, Deseret book

For This Child I Prayed by Elspeth Young - Art

"For This Child I Prayed" Hannah and Samuel

Handmaidens of the Lord | The church of jesus christ, Lds church, Lds scriptures

Lydia

LYDIA: Lydia was a seeker of truth and an independent woman who questioned the status of her day. She was an entrepreneur who sold purple cloth in the city of Philippi about A.D. 50. She had the knowledge and skill to run a successful business and a large household. She probably was one of the most influential women in her city and represented the “new woman” of her day.

Handmaidens of the Lord | Scripture study, The church of jesus christ, Relief society

Tabitha (Also called Dorcas)

Tabitha: She sewed for the needy, was a friend to the poor and gave so generously of herself that today, approximately two thousand years later, her name is synonymous with acts of charity.

Noah and wife | Bible, Bible characters, Bible stories

Noah's Wife Bible Story

Noah's wife

Queen Esther?

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