One of the countries mentioned in the Bible is Cush. In our times there is no nation called Cush. But many people wonder if the Cushites are Ethiopians?
Neviim – Prophets
Neviim / Prophets is the 2nd section of the Jewish Bible (Tanach). These are the main historical books and the prophets who taught from the time of Joshua until the destruction of the First Temple.
The 7 Prophetesses of Israel
According to Jewish tradition in addition to the 48 prophets there were also 7 prophetesses. Fortunately, the Gemara tells us exactly who they were.
The 48 Jewish Prophets
According to Jewish tradition there were 48 prophets. However, there is some dispute about exactly who they were.
Jezebel in the Bible
Jezebel is one of the most famous women mentioned in the Bible. Sadly,she was not a righteous woman but one who encouraged idol worship and abuse of power.
The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon
In a previous article I wrote about all of the queens mentioned in the Bible. This article goes into more detail about the Queen of Sheba and her relationship with King Solomon.
Queens in the Bible
The dictionary I keep near my desk offers several definitions for the word “queen.”
Not all of them are relevant to our topic, but let’s look at those that are.