The Bible contains accounts of several female prophets, including:
Miriam
- Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron.
- She led the Israelites in a song of praise after the Red Sea crossing. (Exodus 15:20-21)
- She prophesied against Moses when he married a Cushite woman. (Numbers 12:1-15)
Deborah
- Deborah was a judge and prophetess who led the Israelites to victory against the Canaanites. (Judges 4-5)
- She inspired Barak, a military leader, to fight against the Canaanite general Sisera.
- She delivered a powerful victory song, praising God and celebrating the defeat of Sisera.
Huldah
- Huldah was a prophetess in Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah. (2 Kings 22:14-20)
- She interpreted the Book of the Law found in the temple and prophesied about the consequences of the Israelites' disobedience.
Anna
- Anna was a prophetess who served in the temple in Jerusalem. (Luke 2:36-38)
- She recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah and prophesied about his future role.
The Daughters of Philip
- The four daughters of Philip the evangelist were prophets. (Acts 21:9)
- They served alongside their father in ministry, sharing the gospel and prophesying.
These are just a few examples of female prophets in the Bible. Their stories demonstrate that God used women in powerful ways to communicate his will and inspire his people.
