Women of the Old Testament
Every named and unnamed woman in the Old Testament record — matriarchs, queens, prophetesses, mothers, and workers.
181 profiles tagged Women of the Old Testament.
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Abi
Mother of King Hezekiah
Abi was the daughter of Zechariah, the wife of King Ahaz of Judah, and the mother of King Hezekiah, one of Judah's most righteous reformers.
Abiah
Wife of Hezron and mother of Ashhur the founder of Tekoa
A woman of the tribe of Judah who became the wife of Hezron and mother of Ashhur during the Egyptian sojourn.
Abigail, Sister of David
Sister of King David and mother of the general Amasa
Abigail was a daughter of Nahash or Jesse, a sister to King David, and the mother of Amasa, the commander of Absalom's rebel army.
Abigail, Wife of David
Wise and beautiful wife of David who prevented him from slaughtering Nabal's household
An intelligent and beautiful woman from Carmel who averted a massacre through diplomacy and later became one of King David’s primary wives.
Abihail, Mother of Mahalath
Mother of Mahalath and niece of King David who married Jerimoth
A woman of the tribe of Judah and the daughter of Eliab, notable for her position within the royal lineage of King David and as a wife of Jerimoth.
Abihail, Wife of Abishur
Wife of Abishur and mother of Ahban and Molid in the genealogy of Judah
Abihail was a woman of the tribe of Judah who married Abishur and became the mother of Ahban and Molid during the period of the Divided Monarchy.
Abishag
Young woman who cared for King David in his old age. Called a Shunammite, a designation of origin rather than a people group
A beautiful young woman from Shunem who served as the final caregiver for King David and became a central figure in the succession dispute between Solomon and Adonijah.
Abital
Wife of King David and mother of Shephatiah
Abital was one of King David's wives during his reign in Hebron and the mother of his fifth son, Shephatiah.
Achsah, Daughter of Caleb
Daughter of Caleb who requested and received springs of water from her father
Achsah was the daughter of the prominent leader Caleb and the wife of Othniel, the first Judge of Israel.
Achsah, Daughter of Caleb ben Hezron
Daughter of Caleb ben Hezron listed in the genealogies of Judah
A daughter of Caleb, son of Hezron, belonging to the tribe of Judah during the period of the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.
Adah, Wife of Esau
Wife of Esau and mother of his firstborn son Eliphaz
A Canaanite woman from the Hittite tribe who became a wife of Esau and a foundational matriarch of the Edomite nation through her son Eliphaz.
Adah, Wife of Lamech
First woman named after Eve and mother to the founders of nomadism and music
Adah was the first wife of Lamech and the second woman named in the Bible after Eve, playing a pivotal role in the antediluvian genealogy of Cain.
Ahinoam of Jezreel, Wife of David
Wife of King David and mother of his firstborn son Amnon
Ahinoam of Jezreel was the first of King David's wives during his wilderness years and the mother of his firstborn son, Amnon.
Ahinoam, Wife of Saul
Wife of King Saul and mother of Jonathan
Ahinoam was the daughter of Ahimaaz and the queen consort of Saul, the first king of Israel.
Ahlai, Daughter of Sheshan
Daughter of Sheshan whose marriage preserved her father's lineage
A woman of the tribe of Judah whose lineage preserved her father Sheshan’s inheritance through her marriage to an Egyptian servant.
The Aramitess
Aramean concubine of Manasseh and mother of Machir
An Aramean woman who served as a concubine to Manasseh, son of Joseph, and became the mother of Machir and Asriel.
Asenath
Wife of Joseph and mother of Manasseh and Ephraim
An Egyptian noblewoman and the wife of the patriarch Joseph, who bore him the two tribal ancestors, Manasseh and Ephraim.
Atarah
Wife of Jerahmeel and mother of Onam
Atarah was a wife of Jerahmeel and the mother of Onam within the genealogical records of the Tribe of Judah during the United Monarchy.
Athaliah, Queen of Judah
Queen of Judah who attempted to destroy the Davidic line
The only woman to reign as a monarch over Judah, Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and the wife of Jehoram who attempted to exterminate the Davidic line.
Azubah, Mother of Jehoshaphat
Queen Mother of Judah and mother of King Jehoshaphat
The Queen Mother of Judah during the 9th century BC, wife of King Asa and mother of the reformer King Jehoshaphat.
Azubah, Wife of Caleb
Wife of Caleb son of Hezron who bore three sons and whose death led to Caleb's marriage to Ephrath
The first wife of Caleb son of Hezron and the mother of Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon during the period of the Divided Monarchy's ancestral lineage.
Baara
Wife of Shaharaim who was divorced in the country of Moab
A woman of the tribe of Benjamin during the Divided Monarchy who was a wife of Shaharaim before being divorced in the land of Moab.
Basemath
Daughter of Solomon who married the governor of Naphtali
Basemath was a daughter of King Solomon and the wife of Ahimaaz, one of the twelve district governors in the United Monarchy.
Bath-shua
Canaanite wife of Judah and mother of Er, Onan, and Shelah
A Canaanite woman who became the wife of the patriarch Judah and the mother of his first three sons: Er, Onan, and Shelah.
Bathsheba
Queen mother of King Solomon and wife of David who secured the succession for her son
The daughter of Eliam, wife of Uriah the Hittite, and later the wife of King David and mother of King Solomon.
Belshazzar's Queen
Queen who advised King Belshazzar to summon Daniel to interpret the writing on the wall
The queen of Babylon who entered Belshazzar's feast to advise the king to consult Daniel regarding the writing on the wall.
Bilhah
Mother of Dan and Naphtali and maidservant to Rachel
Handmaid to Rachel and concubine of Jacob who became the biological mother of Dan and Naphtali, contributing to the formation of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Bithiah
Egyptian princess who married into the tribe of Judah
Bithiah was a daughter of Pharaoh and the wife of Mered, an inhabitant of Judah, noted for her inclusion in the Davidic-era genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.
The Canaanite Woman (Wife of Simeon)
Mother of Shaul and partner of Simeon who integrated Canaanite lineage into the tribe of Simeon
A woman from the land of Canaan who married Simeon, son of Jacob, and became the mother of Shaul.
Cozbi
Midianite woman whose death at the hands of Phinehas ended a plague in Israel
A Midianite princess whose involvement with an Israelite man during the Peor incident triggered a plague and led to her execution by Phinehas.
Daughter of Machir
Daughter of Machir who married Hezron of Judah at age sixty
A noblewoman of the tribe of Manasseh whose marriage to Hezron bridged two of Israel's most prominent tribal lineages.
Daughter of Meshullam
Jewish woman whose marriage to Jehohanan created a political link between Jerusalem's builders and Tobiah the Ammonite
A Jewish woman whose marriage to Jehohanan, son of Tobiah the Ammonite, served as a strategic political alliance during the reconstruction of Jerusalem.
Daughter of Pharaoh, Rescuer of Moses
Egyptian princess who rescued the infant Moses from the Nile
An Egyptian princess who discovered the infant Moses in the Nile and took him as her own, altering the course of Israelite history.
Daughter of Pharaoh, Wife of Solomon
Egyptian princess who married King Solomon to seal a political alliance
An Egyptian princess whose marriage to King Solomon formalized a strategic political alliance between Egypt and the United Monarchy of Israel.
Daughter of Putiel
Mother of the High Priest Phinehas and wife of Eleazar
A woman of the tribe of Levi by marriage who was the wife of the priest Eleazar and the mother of the High Priest Phinehas.
Daughter of Sanballat
Daughter of Sanballat whose marriage to a priest caused his banishment by Nehemiah
An unnamed woman whose marriage to the son of the High Priest sparked a religious and political crisis in post-exilic Jerusalem.
Daughter of Shecaniah
Wife of Tobiah the Ammonite whose marriage created political complications for Nehemiah
A woman of the Judean aristocracy during the Post-Exilic Period whose marriage to Tobiah the Ammonite created a political alliance that complicated Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem.
Deborah, Nurse of Rebekah
Nurse of Rebekah whose death was honored by Jacob at the Oak of Weeping
The devoted nurse and companion of the matriarch Rebekah, whose death was marked by significant communal mourning under an oak at Bethel.
Deborah, Prophetess and Judge of Israel
Prophetess and judge who directed the victory over the Canaanite general Sisera
A charismatic prophetess and the only female judge of Israel, who rallied the tribes to defeat the Canaanite forces of Sisera under the Palm of Deborah.
Delilah
Woman in the Valley of Sorek who discovered the secret of Samson's strength
A woman from the Valley of Sorek who entered a relationship with Samson and ultimately discovered the secret of his strength for the Philistine lords.
Dinah
Daughter of Jacob whose treatment by Shechem led to a violent conflict
The only daughter of Jacob and Leah mentioned in the patriarchal narratives, known for the incident at Shechem that led to a violent conflict between her brothers and the Hivites.
Eglah
Wife of King David and mother of his son Ithream
Eglah was one of King David's wives and the mother of his sixth son, Ithream, during David's reign in Hebron.
Elisheba
Wife of Aaron and mother of the priestly line of Israel
The wife of Aaron the High Priest and a daughter of the tribe of Judah, Elisheba provided the genealogical link between the Levitical priesthood and the Davidic royal line.
Ephah, Concubine of Caleb
Concubine of Caleb who mothered Haran, Moza, and Gazez
Ephah was a concubine of Caleb within the tribe of Judah who mothered three sons and contributed to the genealogical expansion of the Hezronite line.
Ephrathah
Matriarch of the Tribe of Judah and ancestor of the Ephrathite clan of Bethlehem
A matriarch of the Tribe of Judah, wife of Caleb and mother of Hur, whose lineage is inextricably linked to the founding of Bethlehem.
Esther
Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from Haman's genocidal plot
The Jewish orphan who became Queen of Persia and risked her life to intercede with King Xerxes to save her people from total annihilation.
Eve
The first woman who ate the forbidden fruit
Eve is the first woman mentioned in the Bible, considered the mother of all living and the wife of Adam in the Genesis creation narrative.
Ezekiel's Wife
Wife of the prophet Ezekiel whose death was a sign to Israel
The wife of the prophet Ezekiel whose sudden death served as a silent, prophetic sign to the exiles of Judah regarding the destruction of Jerusalem.
Gibea
Patriarch of the tribe of Judah listed as the son of Sheva
A descendant of Judah through the line of Caleb, identified as a son of Sheva in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.
Gomer, Daughter of Diblaim
Wife of the prophet Hosea whose marriage symbolized Israel's unfaithfulness
The daughter of Diblaim and wife of the prophet Hosea during the Divided Monarchy, whose marriage served as a living metaphor for God's relationship with Israel.
Hagar
Mother of Ishmael and the first woman to receive a divine revelation in the wilderness
An Egyptian woman who served as Sarai’s maidservant and became the mother of Ishmael, Abraham’s firstborn son.
Haggith
Mother of Adonijah and wife of King David
Haggith was one of King David's wives and the mother of Adonijah, who attempted to seize the throne during David's old age.
Hammolecheth
Matriarch of the tribe of Manasseh and mother of Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah
Hammolecheth was a prominent woman of the tribe of Manasseh, the daughter of Machir and sister of Gilead, who founded a line of descendants in the land of Gilead.
Hamutal
Mother of King Jehoahaz and King Zedekiah
The daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah, wife of King Josiah, and mother of two kings of Judah: Jehoahaz and Zedekiah.
Hannah
Mother of Samuel who dedicated him to the LORD
The devout wife of Elkanah and mother of the prophet Samuel, known for her persistent prayer and dedicating her firstborn to the LORD at Shiloh.
Hazzelelponi
Daughter of Hur and sister to the sons of Etam in the genealogy of Judah
Hazzelelponi was a woman of the tribe of Judah, listed in the genealogical records of the descendants of Hur during the era of the Egyptian sojourn and the Wilderness.
Helah
Wife of Ashhur and mother of the clans of Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan
One of the two wives of Ashhur, a descendant of Judah, and the mother of four sons listed in the genealogies of the Chronicler.
Hephzibah
Queen mother of King Manasseh and wife of King Hezekiah
Hephzibah was the queen consort of King Hezekiah of Judah and the mother of King Manasseh, one of Judah's longest-reigning monarchs.
Hodesh
Wife of Shaharaim and mother of seven sons who became heads of their fathers' houses in the tribe of Benjamin
Hodesh was a woman of the tribe of Benjamin during the Divided Monarchy and a wife of Shaharaim, notable for being the mother of seven sons listed in the Benjamite genealogy.
Hodiah of the Tribe of Judah
Matriarch of the clans of Keilah and Eshtemoa within the tribe of Judah
A woman of the tribe of Judah recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles as the wife of an unnamed man and the sister of Naham.
Hoglah
Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights
One of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their deceased father’s land, setting a legal precedent in Israel.
Huldah
Prophetess who authenticated the Book of the Law for King Josiah
A prominent prophetess in Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah who authenticated the Book of the Law found in the Temple.
Hushim, Wife of Shaharaim
wife of Shaharaim and mother of Abitub and Elpaal in the Benjamite genealogy
Hushim was a Benjamite woman and a wife of Shaharaim who bore him two sons, Abitub and Elpaal, during the era of the Divided Monarchy.
Iscah
Daughter of Haran and sister of Lot and Milcah
A daughter of Haran and sister to Milcah and Lot, mentioned within the genealogy of the patriarchal family in the book of Genesis.
Jael
Heroine who killed the Canaanite general Sisera with a tent peg
A Kenite woman and wife of Heber who delivered Israel by slaying the Canaanite general Sisera in her tent.
Jahdai
Patriarch of the tribe of Judah and father of six sons recorded in the genealogies of Caleb
A member of the tribe of Judah mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles, known as the father of six sons.
Jecoliah
Queen Mother of Judah and mother of King Uzziah
The Queen Mother of Judah during the 8th century BC and the wife of King Amaziah.
Jedidah
Queen Mother of King Josiah and daughter of Adaiah
The mother of King Josiah and wife of King Amon, identified as the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath.
Jehoaddan
Queen Mother of Judah and mother of King Amaziah
The Queen Mother of Judah during the 8th century BC, wife of King Joash and mother of King Amaziah.
Jehosheba
Princess who saved the infant King Joash from execution
A Judean princess and wife of the high priest who preserved the Davidic line by hiding the infant prince Joash from the murderous purge of Queen Athaliah.
Jehudijah
Matriarch in the tribe of Judah and mother of the founders of Gedor, Soco, and Zanoah
A woman of the tribe of Judah mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles as the mother of Jered, Heber, and Jekuthiel.
Jemimah
Eldest daughter of Job born after his restoration
Jemimah was the eldest of the three daughters born to Job after his restoration and suffering in the land of Uz.
Jephthah's Daughter
Young woman who was the subject of her father's rash vow after the victory over Ammon
The only child of the judge Jephthah, she became the subject of her father's tragic vow after he led Israel to victory over the Ammonites during the era of the Conquest.
Jerioth
Wife of Caleb son of Hezron mentioned in the genealogies of Judah
A woman of the tribe of Judah mentioned as a wife or associate of Caleb son of Hezron in the genealogical records of the Chronicler.
Jerusalem Wives of David
Mothers of several of King David's sons born after he established Jerusalem as his capital
A group of women from the tribe of Judah who married King David after his move to Jerusalem, mothering several of his sons.
Jerusha
Queen Mother of Judah and daughter of Zadok
The daughter of Zadok, wife of King Uzziah, and mother of King Jotham, who served as Queen Mother during the Divided Monarchy of Judah.
Jezebel
Queen of Israel who persecuted the prophets and promoted Baal worship
The Phoenician queen of Israel and wife of Ahab who systematically persecuted Yahweh's prophets and promoted the state worship of Baal.
Job's Wife
Wife of Job who urged him to curse God during his suffering
The unnamed wife of the patriarch Job who questioned his integrity and reacted to their shared suffering during his period of trial.
Jochebed
Mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam
A woman of the tribe of Levi who was the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam during the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt.
Judith
Hittite wife of Esau whose marriage caused grief to Isaac and Rebekah
Judith was a Hittite woman who became one of the first two wives of Esau, the son of Isaac.
Keren-happuch
Daughter of Job renowned for her beauty and her inheritance
Keren-happuch was the youngest of the three daughters born to the patriarch Job following his period of suffering and subsequent restoration by God.
Keturah
Wife of Abraham and mother of six sons who founded Eastern tribes
The second wife or concubine of the patriarch Abraham who bore him six sons, becoming the ancestress of various Arabian and Eastern tribes.
Keziah
Daughter of Job renowned for her beauty and inheritance
The second of three daughters born to Job after his restoration, noted for her beauty and unique status as an inheritor alongside her brothers.
Lappidoth
Husband of the prophetess and judge Deborah
Lappidoth was a man from the era of the Judges in Israel, known exclusively as the husband of the prophetess and judge Deborah.
Leah
Matriarch who mothered six of the twelve tribes of Israel including the priestly and royal lines
The elder daughter of Laban and the first wife of Jacob, Leah was the biological mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel and the matriarch of the priestly and royal lines.
The Levite's Concubine
Woman whose abuse and death in Gibeah led to a civil war among the tribes of Israel
A woman from Bethlehem whose tragic mistreatment and death in Gibeah sparked a catastrophic civil war between the tribes of Israel.
Lo-ruhamah
Daughter of Hosea whose name symbolized God's withdrawal of mercy from Israel
The daughter of the prophet Hosea and Gomer, whose name symbolically represented God's withdrawal of compassion from the northern kingdom of Israel.
Lot's Daughters
daughters of Lot who survived Sodom and bore the ancestors of Moab and Ammon
The two unnamed daughters of Lot who survived the destruction of Sodom and became the maternal ancestors of the Moabites and Ammonites.
Lot's Wife
Woman who was turned into a pillar of salt for looking back at Sodom
The wife of the patriarch Lot who was transformed into a pillar of salt after looking back at the destruction of Sodom.
Lot's Wife
Woman who looked back at the destruction of Sodom and became a pillar of salt
A woman who resided in Sodom and was turned into a pillar of salt for looking back at the city during its divine destruction.
Maacah, Concubine of Caleb
Concubine of Caleb who bore Sheber and Tirhanah
A woman within the genealogy of Judah who served as a concubine to Caleb, son of Hezron, during the era of the Divided Monarchy.
Maacah, Daughter of King Talmai
Mother of Absalom and daughter of the King of Geshur
A foreign princess and wife of King David who became the mother of Absalom and Tamar during the United Monarchy.
Maacah, Queen Mother of Judah
Queen mother who was deposed for making an Asherah pole
A powerful queen mother of Judah and wife of King Rehoboam who was deposed by her grandson Asa for her promotion of Asherah worship.
Maacah, Wife of Jeiel
Matriarch of the house of Saul and wife of Jeiel of Gibeon
Maacah was a Benjaminite matriarch in the United Monarchy era, the wife of Jeiel and the grandmother of King Saul.
Maacah, Wife of Machir
wife of Machir and mother of the Manassite clans of Peresh and Sheresh
A woman of the tribe of Manasseh during the Egyptian sojourn and wilderness era, recognized as the wife of Machir and mother of Peresh and Sheresh.
Machbenah
Patriarch of the tribe of Judah and son of Sheva listed in the genealogy of Caleb
A descendant of the tribe of Judah and a son of Sheva, listed within the genealogical records of the house of Caleb.
Mahalath, Wife of Esau
Daughter of Ishmael and wife of Esau who sought to bridge the families of Isaac and Ishmael
Mahalath was the daughter of Ishmael and granddaughter of Abraham who became a wife of Esau in an attempt to please his parents.
Mahalath, Wife of Rehoboam
Granddaughter of King David and wife of King Rehoboam
Mahalath was a royal wife of King Rehoboam and a descendant of King David through two distinct lineages.
Mahlah, Child of Hammolecheth
child of Hammolecheth in the genealogies of the tribe of Manasseh
A member of the tribe of Manasseh mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles as the child of Hammolecheth.
Mahlah, Daughter of Zelophehad
Eldest daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned for female inheritance rights
Mahlah was the eldest of five sisters who successfully petitioned Moses for the right to inherit their father's land, establishing a legal precedent in Israelite law.
Matred
Mother of Mehetabel and daughter of Me-zahab in the Edomite royal genealogy
A descendant of Me-zahab and the mother of Mehetabel, who was the wife of the Edomite king Hadad.
The Medium of Endor
Medium who summoned the spirit of Samuel for King Saul
A woman living in Endor who was consulted by King Saul to summon the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel during a crisis of the United Monarchy.
Mehetabel, Queen of Edom
Queen of Edom and wife of King Hadad during the Patriarchal Period
Mehetabel was the wife of Hadad, a king of Edom, and is noted for her high-status lineage as the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Me-zahab.
Merab
Eldest daughter of King Saul who was promised to David but married to Adriel
Merab was the eldest daughter of King Saul, originally promised to David as a wife but ultimately married to Adriel of Meholah.
Meshullemeth
Mother of King Amon and wife of King Manasseh of Judah
The wife of King Manasseh and mother of King Amon of Judah during the 7th century BC.
Michal
Daughter of Saul who loved David and saved his life but later despised his worship
The daughter of King Saul and the first wife of King David, Michal is a complex figure who navigated the political and personal tensions of Israel's early monarchy.
Milcah, Daughter of Zelophehad
Daughter of Zelophehad who helped secure land inheritance rights for women in Israel
One of the five daughters of Zelophehad who successfully petitioned Moses for an inheritance within the tribe of Manasseh, establishing a legal precedent for women's land rights.
Milcah, Matriarch of Nahor's Line
Matriarch who was the wife of Nahor and grandmother of Rebekah
Milcah was a prominent matriarch in the line of Terah, the wife of Nahor, and the grandmother of Rebekah.
Miriam, Daughter of Mered
Daughter of Mered and Bithiah in the Tribe of Judah
A member of the Tribe of Judah and daughter of Mered, recorded in the genealogies of the chronicler during the Divided Monarchy.
Miriam, Prophetess and Sister of Moses
Prophetess and sister of Moses who led the Israelites in song after the Red Sea crossing
A prophetess of the Tribe of Levi who served as a prominent leader of Israel alongside her brothers Moses and Aaron during the Exodus and wilderness wanderings.
Naamah the Ammonite
Ammonite wife of Solomon and mother of King Rehoboam
The Ammonite wife of King Solomon and the mother of King Rehoboam during the transition from the United Monarchy to the Divided Monarchy.
Naamah, Daughter of Lamech
The daughter of Lamech and sister of Tubal-cain in Cain's lineage
Naamah was a pre-Flood figure from the generation of Lamech, noted in the Table of Nations as the daughter of Lamech and Zillah and the sister of Tubal-cain.
Naarah
Wife of Ashhur and mother of four sons in the tribe of Judah
A woman of the tribe of Judah and one of two wives of Ashhur, the father of Tekoa, mother to four sons mentioned in the post-exilic genealogical records.
Nahash, Parent of Abigail
Parent of Abigail and Zeruiah mentioned in the genealogy of David's family
A figure mentioned in the genealogy of King David’s family, identified as the parent of Abigail and Zeruiah.
Naomi
Matriarch who guided Ruth and became the grandmother of Jesse
The wife of Elimelech and mother-in-law of Ruth, Naomi returned to Bethlehem after a decade in Moab, eventually securing her family's lineage through the kinsman-redeemer Boaz.
Nehushta
Queen Mother of Judah and mother of King Jehoiachin
Nehushta was the Queen Mother of Judah, daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem, and mother of King Jehoiachin during the final years of the Divided Monarchy.
Noadiah the Prophetess
Prophetess who opposed Nehemiah’s rebuilding of the Jerusalem walls
A female prophet in Jerusalem during the Post-Exilic Period who opposed Nehemiah’s efforts to rebuild the city walls through tactics of intimidation.
Noah, Daughter of Zelophehad
Daughter of Zelophehad who petitioned Moses for inheritance rights
One of the five daughters of Zelophehad whose landmark petition to Moses secured inheritance rights for women within the Tribe of Manasseh.
Oholah
Symbolic representation of Samaria in Ezekiel's prophecy
A symbolic woman representing the city of Samaria and the Northern Kingdom of Israel in a prophetic allegory regarding spiritual unfaithfulness.
Oholibah
Symbolic figure representing Jerusalem's infidelity in the book of Ezekiel
A symbolic figure representing the city of Jerusalem and its spiritual infidelity during the Exilic Period.