Uppity

His daughter was Sheerah,
who built Lower and Upper Beth Horon
as well as Uzzen Sheerah.
1 Chronicles 7:24

Not many women's names appear in a litany of descendants in 1 Chronicles—which begins with the naming of Adam. We read of Makir who "took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. His sister's name was Maakah."

We read of Zelophehad who only had daughters. We know their names because they appear before Moses after their father died. They ask for a share of their father's property.

The five daughters — Mahiah, Noah, Hogiah, Milkah and Tirzah. Moses decides in their favor.

I love the towns Sheerah built, Lower and Upper Beth Horon and Uzzen Sheerah. Two towns built on a hillside— one above another.

How bold for a woman,at that time, to name the third city after herself. Uzzen Sheerah means "listen to Sheerah". She simply followed the example set by men who built towns and cities.

I guess she did what she wanted to do—she was an uppity woman. Bless uppity women.

Actually I appreciate anyone who doesn't stay in their place—who is willing to expand their boundaries, try new things. A friend once sent me a photo of a butterfly with the words—fly, release any fear and soar.