Heroines of the Old Testament
The person who ensured Moses's safety after he'd been put in the river. Exodus 2:4
Who is Mirium, the sister of Moses? Before the Pharoah's daughter drew Moses from the river, Miriam looked after the ark of bulrushes, "to wit what would be done to him" (Exodus 2:4) Miriam also ensured that Moses's mother Jochebed, would be his wet nurse.
This is how many books are in the Old Testament.
What is 39?
This is how the Israelites destroyed the wall of Jericho. Joshua 6:20
This prophet was commanded to build an ark. Genesis 6:14
There are this many minor prophets?
What is 12? Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Esther's Hebrew name. Esther 2:7
What is Hadassah? To better assimilate into Persian culture, the Jewish orphan Hadassah changed her name to Esther when she left her caretaker and uncle, Mordecai, to be presented to the king. Later, at some risk, she reveals her true identity as a Jew to save her people from the wicked Haman.
This is the first of the 10 commandments.
What is "Thou shalt have no other gods before me?
Goliath was this tall. Samuel 17:4
What is six cubits and a span? Taking a cubit to be approximately eighteen inches and a span to equal six, this figures to a height of approximately nine feet, 6 inches.
This is the reason Daniel was thrown into the lions den. Daniel 6:7-11
What is he went against the decree to only worship the king for 30 days.
She is the only known female judge in Israel (Judges 4:4)
Who is Deborah? Apart from her position as a judge in Israel, Deborah is also named a righteous prophetess, in the scriptures. Under her guidance, and with the help of Jael, Israel is victorious against the Canaanite armies of Sisera.
This is what Jacob vowed to give at Bethel. Genesis 28:20-22
What is to tithe a tenth of his income?
This wind brought the plague of locusts to Egypt. Exodus 10:13
What is the East wind?
This prophets story is commonly believed to be a parable. (Follow me podcast about the story of Jonah.)
This person said: "whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God." (Ruth 1:16)
Who is Ruth? Despite being a Moabitess and stranger in Bethlehem, Ruth remained loyal to her marriage vows and mother-in-law, Naomi. She spoke this phrase, evidencing her virtue and devotion, when she was offered the opportunity to leave Naomi and return to her mother and native people.
This is the first plague that the Egyptian magicians could not duplicate. Exodus 8: 17-18
What is all the dust of the land became lice?
This army was destroyed in the Red Sea. Exodus 14:26-28
What is the Egyptian Pharaoh's army?
This prophet made fun of the Priests of Baal. 1 Kings 18:26-27
Who is Elijah?
This prophet is widely quoted through out all of scripture.
This is how Rahab saved her family from destruction at Jericho. Joshua 2:4
What is hiding two of Joshua's spies? When the two spies from Joshua came to Rahab, she recognized that they were sent of the Lord. After hiding them from searchers, she was told to hang a scarlet thread in her window so that she and all her house would be spared.
This many inhabitants of Canaan could be chased by 1 Israelite. Joshua 23:10
What is 1000?
This Old Testament Prophet told of the Valley of Dry Bones. Ezekiel 37:1-14
Who is Ezekiel.
Who is Samuel?
This prophet had two sons and one of the sons killed the other son and tried to lie to the Lord about it. Genesis 4:1-2
Who is Adam?