I is for Ichabod's Mother (Women of the Bible)

I is for Ichabod's Mother.

Scripture Reference:

1 Samuel 4:19-22

Name Unknown:

Scripture does not give us her name.

Family Connections:

The wife of Phinehas and the mother of their child, Ichabod. Daughter-in-law of Eli.

Interesting Facts About Ichabod's Mother:

• Her husband, Phinehas, died at the hand of the Lord.
• She was heartbroken at the news of the deaths of her husband, brother-in-law, and father-in-law and of the taking of the ark of God.
• She did not give her son a family name, but called him Ichabod which means "The glory is departed."
• She realized that with the taking of the ark of God that the glory of the Lord had departed from Israel. 
• She knew that the actions of her husband, brother-in-law, and father-in-law had profaned the holiness and honor of God.
• She knew that the divine judgement they received in their deaths was just.
• She spoke no unkind words against her husband.
• She spoke no unkind words against God concerning his judgement against her husband and in-laws.
• She died in childbirth.

What We Can Learn From Ichabod's Mother:

• We can continue to honor and serve the Lord even if those we love do not.
• Do not speak unkind words against our husband.
• Do not speak unkind words against the Lord God for his just judgements.
• Walk closely with God to be able to recognize His presence in your life.
• Pray for those we love who have not surrendered their lives to God.

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Walking in His Grace, 
Laurie