because she could not choose whom she would marry?” The answer is, No. In Scripture we learn that it is more important to be the right kind of mate than to find the right mate. From evidence in the text, we note that this woman was dutiful and deferential in her attitude toward her husband; and he, while not necessarily as spiritually motivated as his wife, was responsive to her suggestions and supportive of her activities. Dr. E. M. Blaiklock wrote: “The charming story [about this couple] … teaches