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Such in O.T. times were held in esteem, as was Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, Gen. 35: 8. Twice the expression, 'nursing fathers,' occurs, and queens are to be 'nursing mothers' to Israel in the future. Num. 11: 12; Isa. 49: 23. Paul said, "We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children." 1 Thess. 2: 7.