When Moses recounted to the Israelites their terrifying meeting with the LORD at Sinai, he reminded them that they had asked for an intermediary to speak directly to God on their behalf and convey God’s words to them.

While more men are called prophets in the Tanakh (Old Testament), several woman are also, as well: Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, Noadiah , and Isaiah’s wife. Miriam, Aaron and Moses’ older sister, has the honor of being the first woman who is called a prophet in the Bible. She was God’s gift, not only to her family but also to Israel.