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Bible Hero
Women of Bethlehem
- Era
- Early Iron Age (~1100 BCE) Israelite hill country during the time of the Judges
- First appears in
- First appears in Ruth 1:1-4:22
Who is Women of Bethlehem?
A small group of village women in ankle-length linen and wool tunics, layered shawls, and veils in ivory, faded blue-gray, ochre, and brown. They wear plain leather sandals and carry water jars or woven baskets. Their expressive faces and clustered, welcoming silhouettes bring life to the village gate and home.