23 Renown Women Of Scriptures

I created a new chart that lists 23 women from the Scriptures. There are more than 23 women I could cover, but I took the 23 I felt were more recognizable to most Christians. Now, we all know who these women are, and their stories. From Eve to Mary, these women have had as great an impact on mankind as the men. Three, or maybe 4, are not known for their love of the One true GOD, while the others are remembered for their strength and courage in the face of adversity. 

From Eve falling for Satan's lie, Dinah's indiscretion of going to town without a chaperone, Naomi being redeemed by Boaz, and all the way to Mary giving birth to our LORD Jesus, these women have in one way or the other not only influenced those around them, but also those who came after them. Without a doubt, these women all left an indelible mark on the history of the Scriptures. 

As I stated, some were saints and some were scoundrels, and while a few were queens, most were just ordinary common folks like us. The lesson we can glean from these women, is that regardless of how insignificant we may think our life is, we all have the potential to influence history long after we are gone. If for no other reason, then in the way we influence our children as we raise them. 

Many may wonder why I included Jacob's only daughter, Dinah, since she faded off into obscurity. The reason I added her is more for historical reference. After her brothers, Simeon and Levi, killed all the men, Jacobs other sons plundered the city of everything. They took the animals, the goods, the wealth, the women and even the children as captives. All of which would eventually accompany them into Egypt, and melt into the nation of the Israelites. 

But I digress, because my main point is that all these women played a key role in the spectacular history of the Holy Scriptures. Each woman brought her own unique character to bear on her situation. For this, we still remember them thousands of years after they have been long gone. Gone, yet not forgotten.

		Renown Women Of Scripture	Biblical References
	Name	Short Bio	On These Women
	Eve	Adam's wife, first woman	Gen 3:20, 4:1, 2 Co 11:3, 1Ti 2:13
	Sarah	Abraham's wife, mother of Issac, Jesus' ancestor	Gen 11:29-31, 17:15-22, 18:6-15, 21:1- 13, 23:1-2
	Hagar	Sarah’s Egyptian maid, mother of Ishmael	Gen 16:1-16, 21:9-17, 25:12, Gal 4:24-25
	Rebekah	Isaac's wife, mother of Jacob & Esau, Jesus' ancestor	Gen 22:23, ch 24, 25:19-28, 27:5-46, 49:29-31
	Rachel	Wife of Jacob, Joseph's mother	Gen 29:6-31:35, Gen 35:16-20
	Lea	Jacob's wife, mother of Judah, Jesus ancestor	Gen 29:16, 31-35, Gen 49:29-31
	Dinah	Jacob's daughter, indiscretion led to the slaughter of Shechem	Gen 30:21, 34:1-26, 46:15
	Tamar	Judah's daughter-in-law, Jesus ancestor	Gen 38:1-30, Mat 1:3
	Jochebed	Mother of Moses, saved him, and nursed him	Exodus 2:1-10, Numbers 26:59
	Miriam	Sister of Moses, prophetess	Exodus 2:1-7, 15:20-21, Num 12:1-15, 20:1
	Rahab	Harlot who harbored Israel’s spies, Jesus' ancestor	Joshua 2:1-3; 6:17-25, Mat 1:5
	Deborah	Judge who defeated the Canaanites	Judges 4:1to 5:31
	Delilah	Philistine woman who betrayed Samson	Judges 16:4- 20
	Naomi	Ruth’s mother-in-law, Redeemed by Boaz	Book of Ruth
	Ruth	Moabitess who married Boaz, David's greatgrandmother, Jesus' ancestor	Book of Ruth, Mat 1:5
	Hannah	Mother of Samuel	1 Sam. 1:2-22, 2:1, 2:21
	Bathsheba	Wife of David, mother of Solomon, Jesus' ancestor	2 Sam 11:1-27, 12:24, 1Ki 1:11-1:31, 12:19 Mat 1:5
	Jezebel	Wicked wife of King Ahab	1Ki 16:31, 19:1-2, 21:5-15, 2Ki 9:30-37
	Esther	Jewish captive who saved her people in Persia	Book of Esther
	Mary	Virgin mother of Jesus	Mat 1:16-2:23, Luk 1:27-56, 2:22-35, 19:25-27
	Mary	Lazarus' sistern anointed Jesus's feet for His burial	Mat 26:6-13, Mar 14:3-9, John 12:1-8
	Martha	Lazarus' sister, Busy serving	Luke 10:38, Luke 10:41, John 22:39,
	Mary	Magdalene fist person to see Jesus after resurrection	Mat 27:55-56, Mar 15:47, Luk 8:1-3, John 20:16-18