The Bible is full of examples of married life – good, bad, beautiful, and tragic. In each of these biblical examples of marriage, we can find lessons to apply in our own marriages. And if you’re still waiting for that special someone, what wonderful examples of what to look for (and what to avoid) in a potential mate.
Abi
We’ve looked at many wicked women who influenced their husbands away from God. Today we look at Abi, a godly…
Jehosheba
When Athalia heard that her son, King Ahaziah had been killed, she immediately took action, killing all her grandsons in…
Athalia
Athalia was the daughter of Jezebel and Ahab, the granddaughter of King Omri, wife of King Jehoram, and mother of…
Jezebel’s Death
The prophet Elisha sent one of the sons of the prophets to anoint Jehu as king of Israel and instruct…
The Shunammite Mother and Her Son
After years of barrenness, God blessed the Shunammite woman with a son. But one day while the son was out…
Elisha and the Shunemmite Woman
Immediately following the story of the prophet’s widow in 2 Kings 4 is the story of the Shunammite woman. The…
Jezebel and Naboth’s Vineyard
King Ahab discovered a beautiful vineyard adjacent to his palace property. He tried to buy the land, but Naboth, the…
Jezebel Marries Ahab
Jezebel, the daughter of King Ethbaal of Sidonia, married Ahab, king of Israel. King Ethbaal was the priest of Ashtaroth…
Anna
Anna was a prophetess of the tribe of Asher. She was an elderly woman who had lived with a husband…
Mary and Joseph
Mary visited with Elizabeth and Zacharias for three months, then returned home. In the meantime, Joseph found out about Mary’s…
Maacah
King Rehoboam married eighteen wives and sixty concubines, but of all his wives and concubines, he loved Maacah the most.…
Naamah
King Rehoboam was the son of Solomon and Naamah. Naamah was one of Solomon’s many wives who drew him away…
Jeroboam’s Wife
King Jeroboam was an evil man. He brought idol worship to a new level. He made priests out of every…
Wives of Solomon
Solomon’s wealth and wisdom were unsurpassed. He had everything he could possibly desire, yet it wasn’t enough. He wanted more. …
Bathsheba and Solomon
David’s days were numbered, and his son Adonijah determined to take over his father’s throne. He gathered together Joab, David’s…
Abishag
King David grew old and sickly and suffered from chills that couldn’t be warmed by merely piling on blankets. His…
Tamar’s Tragic Ending
As soon as Amnon had his way with Tamar, he sent her away. She pleaded with him, explaining that sending…
Bathsheba’s Baby
God sent the prophet Nathan to confront David of his sin. He warned him of the consequences that would come…
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