... between David and her husband. Parallelistic patterns of parable + praxis also shape the counseling strategies of Esther, Judith, and Naomi. In contrast to Mordecai’s classically prophetic approach, Esther chooses not to confront Haman directly. Instead ... , instantly.” For Modern Hebrew margelot, see Alcalay, Hebrew-English Dictionary, p. 1491. 3:5–6 For further study, see M. Moore, “Wise Women in the Bible: Identifying a Trajectory,” in Essays on Women in Earliest Christianity, vol. 2 (ed. C. D. ...
