Miriam sister of Moses

In our little series about women of the Bible we have told you of several prophetesses. Miriam’s name actually means prophetess. Not only was she the honored sister or Moses, but also the leader of all of the Hebrew women who had fled Egypt. It was sweet Miriam who saved Moses when he was set […]

Elizabeth, Mother of John the Baptist

There is something particularly touching about the mothers of the Bible. One of those we don’t often think much about is Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. Her name, adopted through history by queens, is Eli-sheba in Hebrew & means “God’s promise” — appropriate for such a significant figure. In Luke we find that […]

Grandmother Lois

Everyone has a soft spot for grandmas, but did you know the actual term grandmother is used only once in the Bible, & that honor belongs to Lois? Lois was the mother of Eunice & grandmother of Timothy. She was devout & instructed her daughter & grandson in the scripture of the Old Testament. They […]

Jael the Powerful

Yesterday we told you the story of Deborah, judge, warrior & prophetess who defeated Sisera. The story of Sisera did not end with the battle where his forces were defeated, however. Like the coward he was, he ran. Jael lived in the settlement Heber & it was to here that Sisera fled. Jael welcomed him […]

Deborah the Judge

Did you know that the ancient Israelites has women judges? Well, they did, & one of them was Deborah who we can reader about, appropriately, in the Book of Judges. She was not only a judge, but a prophetess too, like Abigail & Hannah. Deborah is the only female judge mentioned in the Bible, but […]

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, […]

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 […]

The Story of Esther

Yesterday we talked briefly about the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Today we want to tell you a bit about Esther, who has her own book in the Old Testament, of course, so we know a lot about her. She was selected by the powerful King Xerxes I of 300 fame to be his […]

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, […]

Women’s History Month at the Kauai Museum

Next week, March 9, there will be an event celebrating Women’s History Month at the Kauai Museum Courtyard. The event will run from 5-7 pm & light refreshments will be served. We have hosted ecumenical women’s conferences at Makanalani & we think it is important to draw attention to the too often neglected contributions of […]