About this episode
This episode explores the stories and historical evidence of the Queens of the Bible, including Bathsheba, Esther, and Jezebel.
From Bathsheba to the Queen of Sheba, from Jezebel to Esther, the Queens of the bible have been referenced in art, music and pop culture for thousands of years. But who were these ancient women? What were their stories and what historic evidence do we have of their lives? Today let’s meet the Queens of the Bible: Michal – 1 Samuel 14:49 Bathsheba – 2 Samuel 11:3, 1 Chronicles 3:5 Queen of Sheba – 1 Kings 10:2, 2 Chronicles 9:1 Jezebel – 1 Kings 16:31 Athaliah – 2 Kings 8:16–11:16, 2 Chronicles 22:10–23:15 Vashti – Book of Esther Esther – Book of Esther Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Desert Caravan by Aaron Kenny #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to…
People in this episode
Host: Lindsay Holiday
Topics covered
- Queens of the Bible
- Biblical history
- Women in the Bible
- Cultural references
- Historical evidence
- Art and music
Keywords
- Queens of the Bible
- Bathsheba
- Esther
- Jezebel
- Queen of Sheba
- Biblical women
- historical evidence
- cultural references
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Book of Esther, Baroque Coffee House, Desert Caravan
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