Women

4 profiles in this category.

Deborah

Leading Israel to victory over the Canaanites and judging under a palm tree

Deborah was a prophetess, the only female Judge of Israel, and a military leader who orchestrated the defeat of the Canaanite king Jabin and his general Sisera.

Esther

Saving the Jewish people from genocide in Persia

The Jewish queen of Persia who courageously risked her life to save her people from a genocidal plot by the royal vizier, Haman.

Lot's Wife

Turning into a pillar of salt for looking back at Sodom

The anonymous wife of Lot who, during the destruction of Sodom, was transformed into a pillar of salt for looking back in defiance of divine commands.

Ruth

Loyalty to Naomi and being an ancestor of King David and Jesus

A Moabite widow who remained loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi, moved to Bethlehem, and became a Great-Grandmother to King David.