Motherhood may well be the most challenging job we ever have. No matter what we do, we always second guess ourselves, wondering if we’re doing the right thing, worrying that we’re going to mess up. Each of these Bible mothers faced their own mothering challenges. Some of them did a great job. Others, not so well. Each of them has lessons we can learn as we raise our own children.
Gideon’s Concubine
In addition to Gideon’s many wives, he had a concubine who lived in Shechem. She bore Gideon a son who he called Abimelech, which means “my father is king”. Gideon died in peace at a good old age, but as … Continue reading Gideon’s Concubine
Gideon’s Wives
We first meet Gideon in Judges chapter 6, but it’s not until almost three chapters later when he’s on his deathbed, that we discover Gideon had many wives plus at least one concubine. Gideon started off a humble man. The … Continue reading Gideon’s Wives
Old Testament Laws Concerning Women
The book of Deuteronomy provides a review of the laws of God, given to the Hebrews prior to their entering the Promised Land. It’s important for us to understand that these laws were written for a fallen people, so many … Continue reading Old Testament Laws Concerning Women
Shelomith
Tucked away among the Leviticus laws is a story that illustrates the penalty for blasphemy. In Leviticus 24:10 we’re introduced to an Israelite woman who we later learn is named Shelomith. She married an Egyptian, and they had a son. … Continue reading Shelomith
Women and Childbirth
The book of Leviticus is a rulebook to guide the people of God in their daily lives. God spoke to Moses at Mount Sinai, and Moses presented the laws to the people. Many of these laws were more geared for … Continue reading Women and Childbirth
Zipporah
Moses settled in the land of Midian and married Zipporah, daughter of the Midianite priest. No mention is made of love on the part of either husband or wife. Moses needed a place to hide out after killing the Egyptian. … Continue reading Zipporah
Pharaoh’s Daughter
The Bible gives us little information about Pharaoh’s daughter, but it does give us insight into the life she lived. We know that as the daughter of the reigning Pharaoh, she was an Egyptian princess. We also know the kind … Continue reading Pharaoh’s Daughter
Jochebed
During the time that Pharaoh was trying to exterminate the Israelite line, Amram, a Levite, married Jochebed, daughter of a Levite. They had a daughter, Miriam, then Jochebed conceived again and bore a son. Pharaoh’s command was that all baby … Continue reading Jochebed
Shiphrah and Puah
In the midst of a difficult time for the Hebrews in Egypt, God rose up two unexpected heroes – midwives Shiphrah and Puah. The king called in the two women and told them that when they were on the birthstool, … Continue reading Shiphrah and Puah
Hebrew Women in Egypt
Yesterday we concluded our time in Genesis, and today we move into Exodus. The book opens with a review of how the Hebrews came to Eygpt because of Joseph. It started with Joseph’s brothers and their families, but after their … Continue reading Hebrew Women in Egypt
Leah Laid to Rest
Leah had six sons and a daughter. In her children she witnessed praise and much sorrow. How it must have broken her heart to see the mess that came from Dinah’s decision to venture unaccompanied into Shechem. Dinah must have … Continue reading Leah Laid to Rest
Asenath
Though Joseph spent time in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, God had not forgotten him. Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dream, alerting him that Egypt would enjoy seven years of plenty followed by seven years of drought. He advised Pharaoh … Continue reading Asenath
Tamar and Judah
All Tamar wanted was to have a son. She was willing to do whatever it took to make that happen, even risking death. She knew when she deceived Judah that she faced being put to death when she was found … Continue reading Tamar and Judah
Judah’s Wife
Soon after Judah and his brothers sold Joseph into slavery, Judah left home and visited Hirah, an Adullamite. While there, Judah met a Canaanite woman, the daughter of Shua, and he married her. The Bible gives us no details about … Continue reading Judah’s Wife
Rachel and Leah Compete
When Leah realized that she’d stopped bearing children, she forgot about praising God and instead followed Rachel’s lead, giving her maid as a surrogate wife to Jacob. Zilpah, Leah’s handmaiden, bore Jacob two sons. Leah named the first Gad, which … Continue reading Rachel and Leah Compete
Rachel Wants Children
Rachel was the beautiful one, loved and adored by her husband Jacob. But when she saw that Leah was bearing Jacob sons, and she was barren, Rachel grew envious. She ordered Jacob to give her children, or she would die. … Continue reading Rachel Wants Children
Leah’s Sons
Poor Leah! Used as a pawn in her father’s deception. Caught up in a complicated situation with her sister. Married to a man who didn’t love her. But God saw Leah’s situation and had compassion on her. He opened her … Continue reading Leah’s Sons
Rebekah Deceives Isaac
Rebekah had two sons－Esau and Jacob. Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field. Jacob was a mild man, preferring to dwell inside. Genesis 25:28 tells us, “Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah … Continue reading Rebekah Deceives Isaac
Rebekah’s Prayers
Rebekah and Isaac began their marriage with prayer. When Abraham sent his trusted servant in search of a wife for Isaac, the servant prayed, and Rebekah was the answer to his prayer. Once Rebekah and Isaac married, they longed for … Continue reading Rebekah’s Prayers
Keturah: Abraham’s Late in Life Wife
Genesis 24 ends with Isaac marrying Rebekah and finding comfort after his mother’s death. The next chapter opens with Abraham taking another wife whose name was Keturah. The death of Sarah and the marriage of Isaac left Abraham alone and … Continue reading Keturah: Abraham’s Late in Life Wife
Sarah’s Death
Though Sarah was ninety-years-old when she bore Isaac, God gave her another thirty-seven years to cherish Isaac and Abraham. When Sarah died, Abraham mourned and wept for her. Since they were living in Canaan as foreigners, he went to the … Continue reading Sarah’s Death
Hagar and Ishmael
Abraham and Sarah hosted a great feast to celebrate the weaning of Isaac. Hagar and her son Ishmael attended the feast, but when Sarah witnessed Ishmael making fun of her baby boy, she threw a fit. She told Abraham she … Continue reading Hagar and Ishmael
Sarah and Isaac
For a quarter of a century Abraham and Sarah waited for their promised son. At times they lost hope. They took matters into their own hands. They messed up. They grew older. They continued to mess up. But God had … Continue reading Sarah and Isaac
Milcah
Milcah was the sister of Lot, wife of Nahor, mother of Bethuel, and grandmother of Rebekah. Though the Bible provides no details about her beyond family relations, it does make a point to mention her numerous times. Milcah is introduced … Continue reading Milcah
Zillah
Zillah married a man who already had a wife. His name was Lamech. It was the first recorded account of polygamy. The name Lamech means powerful. Zillah means shady or shadows. Did she provide comfort like a cool shade on … Continue reading Zillah
Eve: Mother of All Living
Did Eve know from the beginning that she was to be the mother of all living? How could she even understand the concept? God created Adam from the dust of the ground and Eve from one of Adam’s ribs. They … Continue reading Eve: Mother of All Living
Eve: A Command, Her Choice, The Consequences
In today’s episode of All God’s Women we look at Eve, a woman with a simple command who made a bad choice that led to eternal consequences. Her Story Eve had a choice to make. It wasn’t a choice she … Continue reading Eve: A Command, Her Choice, The Consequences
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