women in the bible

In the Middle East more than four thousand years ago, Lilah, a young woman in exile, falls in love with Antinoes, a Persian warrior, and seeks out the blessing of her brother, Ezra, who does not want Lilah to marry outside her faith.

"When famine visits Bethlehem, some hold out hope for rain, while Naomi and her family make a long journey to Moab in search of greener pastures. The harvest there is plentiful, and for a time it appears the Lord is blessing them. But when calamities strike, one after another, Naomi is left alone in a foreign land with only her widowed daughters-in-law for comfort. Downhearted and destitute, Naomi is determined to return to Bethlehem alone. But her daughter-in-law Ruth refuses to leave her side. Despite the fact that she and Naomi will almost certainly live out their days in widowhood and poverty, Ruth holds out hope for a better future and maybe even a second chance at love"--Provided by publisher.

Two Old Testament women want to be loved by their shared husband--and to bear children. To what lengths will they go to get what they want most, and will either find her heart's desire?.

Contains eleven stories from women in the Bible who became successful because of their faith-filled choices.

Tells the stories of some of the women in the Old Testament of the Bible, including Sarah and Hagar, Samson's wife Delilah, Ruth and Naomi, Bathsheba, Queen Esther, and others.

A retelling of Bible stories from the point of view of twelve Biblical women including Eve, Sarah, Rebecca, Queen Esther, and more.

Outspoken and fearless, Deborah has faith in God but struggles to see the potential her own life holds. As an Israelite woman, she'll marry, have a family, and seek to teach her children about Adonai--and those tasks seem to be more than enough to occupy her time. But God has another plan for her. Israel has been under the near constant terror of Canaan's armies for twenty years, and now God has called Deborah to deliver her people from this oppression. Will her family understand? Will her people even believe God's calling on her life? And can the menace of Canaan be stopped?.

Presents a novel based on the life of the Old Testament character Zipporah, the adopted daughter of Jethro, high priest of the Midianites, whose dark skin sets her apart until she meets and falls in love with Moses, and encourages him to return to his homeland of Egypt and lead his people to freedom.

Five brave girls are best friends, and they want to share their strengths and struggles as they journey through the Bible to meet more than forty amazing women.