(Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons; he had only daughters, whose names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah.) [Numbers 26:33]
(Asher had a daughter named Serah.) [Numbers 26:46]
Two parenthetical mentions of daughters in a culture so dominated by men. Tucked away in the long lists of men. Like whispered asides. Almost apologetic. But so remarkable that they can't be hidden or suppressed. I imagine these women were exceptional to merit some mention here.
Lest we think our God is a respecter of persons, a sexist, a number of extraordinary women are step from the pages of the Bible as prophetess, leaders, teachers, warriors, lovers, disciples, witnesses, blessed. We use far fewer text for scriptural authority to pay preachers or abstain from instrumental music in the worship.
Women have a role worthy of mention. And so the Bible does. Again and again.
My post from last year on this date.
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