William F. Albright and C.S. Mann support the popular theory that the four other women are mentioned to highlight the important roles women have played in the past and also to portray Mary, the Mother of Jesus, as the equal of these well-known figures.
William F. Albright dan C.S. Mann mendukung teori populer bahwa penyebutan nama perempuan itu menggarisbawahi peran penting perempuan di masa lampau, dan juga menempatkan Maria, ibu Yesus, setara dengan perempuan-perempuan itu.