In the context of the Bible, the term "queen" refers to a female monarch or the wife of a king. The role and influence of queens in biblical narratives vary, with some playing pivotal roles in the unfolding of God's plan and others serving as cautionary examples of idolatry and moral failure.

1. Queen of Sheba:

One of the most notable queens mentioned in the Bible is the Queen of Sheba. Her account is found in 1 Kings 10:1-13 and 2 Chronicles 9:1-12. The Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon to test his wisdom with hard questions, bringing with her a great caravan of wealth and spices. Impressed by Solomon's wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom, she praised the God of Israel, saying, "Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel" (1 Kings 10:9). Her visit underscores the far-reaching fame of Solomon's wisdom and the acknowledgment of God's blessing upon Israel by foreign dignitaries.

2. Queen Esther:

Esther, a Jewish woman who became the queen of Persia, is a central figure in the Book of Esther. Her account is a testament to God's providence and deliverance. Chosen by King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) to be queen, Esther used her position to save her people from a plot to annihilate the Jews, orchestrated by the king's advisor, Haman. Her courage and faith are encapsulated in her famous declaration, "If I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16). Esther's account is celebrated during the Jewish festival of Purim, commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people.

3. Queen Jezebel:

Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab of Israel, is often remembered for her idolatry and opposition to the prophets of God. Her account is recounted in 1 Kings 16-21 and 2 Kings 9. Jezebel promoted the worship of Baal and Asherah, leading Israel into idolatry and moral decay. Her actions brought about divine judgment, as prophesied by Elijah, and she met a gruesome end (2 Kings 9:30-37). Jezebel's life serves as a warning against turning away from God and embracing false gods.

4. Queen Athaliah:

Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, became queen of Judah through marriage to King Jehoram. After the death of her son, King Ahaziah, she seized the throne and attempted to exterminate the royal line of David. Her reign is detailed in 2 Kings 11 and 2 Chronicles 22-23. Athaliah's usurpation was short-lived, as she was overthrown and executed in a coup led by the priest Jehoiada, who restored the rightful heir, Joash, to the throne. Her account highlights the dangers of ungodly ambition and the importance of preserving God's covenant promises.

5. Queen Vashti:

Vashti, the queen of Persia before Esther, is mentioned in the opening chapter of the Book of Esther. She is known for her refusal to appear before King Xerxes and his guests during a banquet, an act of defiance that led to her removal as queen (Esther 1:10-22). Vashti's account sets the stage for Esther's rise to queenship and illustrates the cultural and political dynamics of the Persian court.

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Knox and Queen Mary, 1561
... CHAPTER XIV: KNOX AND QUEEN MARY, 1561. ... Meanwhile the Protestants looked forward
to the Queen's arrival with great searchings of heart. ...
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The Life of James Stuart, Earl of Moray.
... He was a natural son of K. James 5.and brother by the father's side to Mary queen
of Scots; in his infancy he was put under the celebrated George Buchanan, who ...
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Knox and Queen Mary (Continued): 1563-1564
... CHAPTER XVI: KNOX AND QUEEN MARY (continued): 1563-1564. The new year, 1563, found
Knox purging the Kirk from that fallen brother, Paul Methuen. ...
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Christ's Ideal of a Monarch
... [Footnote: Preached on the occasion of the death of Queen Victoria.]. There
have been sovereigns of England whose death was a relief. ...
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The Last Years of Knox: 1567-1572
... {257a} Knox in his sermons "threatened the great plague of God to this whole nation
and country if the Queen be spared from her condign punishment." {257b}. ...
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Greek-Amerikan-Christian-Association
... At the time spoken of, there was an open secret to every well informed Greek that
the Queen of Greece, Olga, had been the tool of the Russian bureaucracy ...
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The First Year --Society and Climate.
... I now learned for the first time the difference in rank between Queen's and
Company's military officers. The Queen's officer regarded ...
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Two by Two.
... Queen Herodias wanted him to be put to death for he had spoken against her marriage
with King Herod. She was a wicked woman, and the evil hate the good. ...
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Knox and Queen Mary (Continued), 1564-1567
... CHAPTER XVII: KNOX AND QUEEN MARY (continued), 1564-1567. During the session
of the General Assembly in December 1563, Knox was compelled ...
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Appendix A: Alleged Perfidy of Mary of Guise
... But the Queen and her Council, nothing mindful of her and their promise, incontinent
did call" (summon) "the preachers, and for lack of their appearance, did ...
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Queen's (3 Occurrences)
...Queen's (3 Occurrences). ... Esther 1:18 Today, the princesses of Persia and Media who
have heard of the queen's deed will tell all the king's princes. ...
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Quench (14 Occurrences)

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Esther (48 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The queen of Ahasuerus, and heroine of the book
that bears her name. She was a Jewess named Hadas'sah ...
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Queens (4 Occurrences)

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Nobility (5 Occurrences)
... Nobility (5 Occurrences). Esther 1:18 Today, the princesses of Persia and Media
who have heard of the queen's deed will tell all the king's princes. ...
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Respond (21 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Esther 1:18 Today, the princesses of Persia and Media who have heard
of the queen's deed will tell all the king's princes. ...
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Discord (7 Occurrences)
... Esther 1:18 Today, the princesses of Persia and Media who have heard of
the queen's deed will tell all the king's princes. This ...
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Damascus (58 Occurrences)
... The street called "Straight," in which Judas lived, in whose house Saul was found
by Ananias, is known by the name Sultany, or "Queen's Street." It is the ...
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Disrespect (1 Occurrence)
... Disrespect (1 Occurrence). Esther 1:18 Today, the princesses of Persia and Media
who have heard of the queen's deed will tell all the king's princes. ...
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