A. Women served in the doorway of the Tabernacle (Exod. 38:8; 1 Sam. 2:22).
The same word (saba) is used of their work as that of the Levites. These women were probably widows who devoted themselves to the service of God.
B. Miriam, a prophetess, and all the women with her gave public praise to God (Exod. 15:20-21).
Apparently, she also had some leadership role along with Moses and Aaron (Mic. 6:4).
C. Deborah was a prophetess and also a judge in Israel (Judg. 4-5).
She and Barak sang a song of praise for God's deliverance which is recorded for both men and women to read (Judg. 5).
D. Hannah prayed in the house of the Lord, and her prayer of thanksgiving was recorded for both men and women to read (1 Sam. 1:9-2:10).
E. Huldah was a prophetess who prophesied before the high priest and the men of King Josiah (2 Kings 22:8-20; cf. 2 Kings 22:3 with Jer. 1:2).
F. Many women sang in the temple choirs (1 Chron. 25:5-7; Neh. 7:66-67).
G. Many women had an important part to play in proclaiming the Lord's Word (Ps. 68:11).
H. Though a few women served as civil rulers in Israel (e.g., Deborah) there is no record of a female priest or high priest.
I. The prophet Joel predicted that one day "your sons and daughters will prophesy"(Joel 2:28-32; cf. Acts 2:16-18).
J. The Virgin Mary's praise to God is recorded for both men and women to read (Luke 1:46-55).
K. Anna was a prophetess who served in the temple night and day with fastings and prayers (Luke 2:36-38).
