Deborah's Character Analysis: Deborah The Fearless Leader

Deborah was a judge, meaning tribal leader in those times, who when outnumbered led the Israelite troops to a great victory, like the David and Goliath story. Like Deborah,

Both women sacrificed something valuable, Reba her diamond ring and Rebecca her family relationships, so that their children would be happy. The role of Reba in Song of Solomon is that of a motherly figure, always putting her children first and not worrying about her own needs. This description aligns well with biblical Rebecca, who sacrifices her relationship with part of her family in order to please her son, Jacob. Reba is a kinder and more selfless version of the Bible’s version of Rebecca.

The book of Esther tells the faithfulness of one woman and her uncle. It is only one of two books that contain the heroism and bravery of a woman heroine. The story of Esther accomplishes two profound things, the first: “To demonstrate God’s providential care of his people, even those outside the land of Israel, and 2) to commend the observance of the feast of Purim by relating how it originated” (Breneman 289).Unlike the rest of the Bible the story of Esther does not directly state or talk about God, but instead shows God’s plans for all of our lives and how in all frightening moments of life, He remains faithful to those who trust and have faith in Him. “In spite of the omission of any name for deity, there is no other book in all the

Even till today not most women were recognized for fighting in war, until a woman named Deborah Sampson changed that. Deborah Sampson was a woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the revolutionary war in 1775. Including Deborah’s childhood, adulthood, and during and after she fought in the revolutionary war.

In the next chapter, Deborah gets stressed and starts acting as if she's having a breakdown so the go to Gary where she as a soul cleanse I don’t really have a reaction to this part of the book as it didn't surprise me much. Deborah did have a positive reaction to this which put me at ease, but what was coming up in Deborah's life I didn't imagine. I think the following chapter “Nothing To Be Scared About,” actually mean to worry, since in this chapter Deborah has a stroke and the twin towers

Deborah Sampson was shot in the chest, but she dug the bullet out herself to hide her secret. She was a woman disguised as a man to fight in the war. Deborah’s life, roles, and reasons she joined the war had many effects on her, and the war.

Salem Witch Trials Abigail Williams is a cruel and selfish person who always wants what she wants, and for many reasons she is to blame for the Salem Witch Trials. First off to show how cruel she is, when they were dancing and ‘conjuring’ spirits in the woods with tituba she tried to kill Elizabeth Proctor with a curse. The reason she did that is because she fancies John and does not want anyone but her to be able to have him, including his own wife, this is one example of how she thinks about her and herself only no matter what cost. Although John had an affair with Abigail seven months prior he and Elizabeth had worked things out and were happy once again. Another reason for her doing this to try and get John is when she was younger her parents were killed by indians in front of her, so you could say that John

After the war Deborah got married to Benjamin Gannet, and they had three girls and one boy. People finally found out what Deborah had done during the war, and she was considered a hero. She was featured in many newspapers, and she also gave a lot of speeches. Sometimes during her speeches she would put on her uniform from war and talk about everything that she had done. The government had decided in 1805 to give money to the soldiers who had been wounded. Deborah also received money from it. She received eight dollars a month until she died. She died on April 29, 1827. She was living in Sharon, Massachusetts, where she had raised her family. Deborah's house that she lived in is still there, as well as a street named after

Leah is a character in The Poisonwood Bible who has the potential to do great things,

Ehud * Rescued the Israelites from Moabites. Shamgar – next judge of Israel. * Delivered them from Philistines. Deborah – 21 Century B.C. * First female judge.

Delilah was a beautiful Philistine who tricked Samson to achieve his ruin. Judith and Delilah both used their beauty and intelligence against men, and were therefore both determined to be deceitful and immoral. Judith came to be known as la belle dame sans merci, the beautiful lady without mercy.

The book of Joshua is the continuation of the pilgrimage of Israel to the Promised Land. However, it is also a book about the man Joshua. Joshua's life is an illustration of the power of faith, and teaches us the key to victorious living. The principles he lived by and through which he found success are the same ones we can live by to be victorious in Christ. The essential element of that life is faith.

These two statements are very important because they are the backbone of the whole book. These are the strongest parts that support the women she is. She is so hand in hand with God that she doesn’t even once criticize the reasons she’s in captive but as I have stated before, she blames herself for not praying enough. In the sixth remove she explains her circumstance, her being surrounded by her former enemies amidst no Christians at all but herself. She exclaims, “Oh the experience that I have had of the goodness of God, to me and mine!” Without any form of disbelief she praises the kindness of God. The beauty of her relationship with God is that she mentions no matter what kind of situation she is in whether it be near death or with luxuries. And she sees every good thing that happens to her as a sign of God. To sum it up, everything that has happened to her was pre-planned and the grace of God.

She is one of God 's women, fashioned by His own hand to show us men and other women that there is a heaven where we can enter, and that its light can be here on earth. So true, so sweet, so noble, so little an egoist… (Stoker 2002: 198)

The book of Ruth gathers much attention from its readers because of its briefness and simplicity. The book of Ruth is set in ancient Israel in the later portion of the Judges era, as it serves as a bridge between the Judges rule and the monarchy is 1 & 2 Samuel. This order comes from the Septuagint, and is very close chronologically. The book has a relative calmness to it that sharply contrasts the environment it is set in. To the inexperienced reader, the book may seem like just a short story, with little historical background. However, to the experienced and diligent biblical reader, it much more than that, as it contains many themes that are viewed through the all important eyes of a woman.