Women of the Bible

I was an early church leader along with my husband Aquilla.

I am colorfully known as “The Harlot of Jericho.”

I was blessed with a daughter-in-law, Ruth, who stuck with me in hard times.

I was Hosea’s wife, though my name has become a man’s name.

I was a queen, until I was thrown from a window to my death.

I killed Sisera with a tent peg and hammer.

I am Rachel’s older sister, whom Jacob had to marry first.

When King David was Old I was asked to lie beside him to keep him warm.

My husband was found in a reed basket in a river when he was an infant.

After I tearfully begged God for a son, He gave me Samuel.