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Hannah & Her Son

Continuing our investigation of women in the Bible, we bring you Hannah, who was barren. In the Book of Samuel we have the story of Hannah, one of Elkanah’s two wives. The other wife, Peninnah, had children, but poor Hannah remained childless. Despite this, her husband preferred Hannah. Although she was loved & cared for,

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Abigail the Prophet

Unlike Esther, who we wrote about yesterday, & her (in the end) good husband, Xerxes, Abigail was not so lucky. Her husband, Nabal, refused to show hospitality to the newly anointed king, David. David’s servants had served as protector & companions to Nabal’s shepherds & generally had been good to the man. When asked for

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Women in the Bible

Yesterday we told you about a Women’s History Month event here on Kauai. We have also periodically hosted women’s events here at Makanalani. This made use wonder about women in the Bible. We all know of course about Mary, that most blessed of women, & Mary Magdalene. Lot’s unfortunate & rebellious wife, Eve & others,

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