It has been noted that her sacrifice may not have been a blood one, but rather one of her life service. She would never marry, possibly live in isolation, possibly live purely in service to the Lord. Thus no children...for a woman, this was a life sacrifice and one that would make a father exceedingly sad.

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"Forgiveness is primarily for our own sake, so that we no longer carry the burden of resentment. But to forgive does not mean we will allow injustice again." --Jack Kornfield