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Anna (Ἄννα) “gracious; one who gives”
Parents:
Phanuel (father)Husband: Unnamed
Siblings: Unknown
Children: Unknown
Story: Anna was a prophetess that worshipped in the temple for 77 years after her husband of seven years died. We are told that she never left the temple and worshipped by fasting and praying each day. When Jesus’ parents presented him at the temple, Anna saw the Christ child and gave thanks to God, and began to talk to everyone about him.
Alternative spellings: None
Luke 2:36
Azubah (עזוּבה) “forsaken”
Parents:
UnknownHusband: Caleb
Siblings: Unknown
Children: If she is the same woman as Jerioth (see alternate spellings below) then she would have been mother to Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
Story: Unknown
Alternative spellings: Other scholars have identified Jerioth as being the same woman as Azubah, while still others believe Jerioth was Azubah’s mother. The NSRV, KJV, ESV, and NIV bibles all consider these to be two separate women.
1 Chronicles 2:18-19
Candace (Κανδάκη) “who possesses contrition”
Parents:
UnknownHusband: Unknown
Siblings: Unknown
Children: Unknown
Story: All we know from scripture about her is her name. Her court official, an unnamed eunuch who was in charge of her treasury, was met by Philip on his way back from Jerusalem and baptized. Nothing further is known about him.
Alternative spellings: None
Acts 8:27
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