#keturah

This month I'll be focusing on languages of Africa and the African diaspora in honor of Black History Month.

Today I want to highlight a Malawian singer, Keturah! She sings primarily in Chichewa, a Bantu language spoken in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The linked article is to an interview where she shares her incredible story, which began with a 50 mile walk from her village in Malawi to the closest recording studio.

I would recommend any of her songs, but Munditengereko is the pick for the playlist!

Abraham Marries Keturah

1 Abraham took another wife, whose name was Ketu′rah. 2 She bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Mid′ian, Ishbak, and Shuah. 3 Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshu′rim, Letu′shim, and Le-um′mim. 4 The sons of Mid′ian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abi′da, and Elda′ah. All these were the children of Ketu′rah. 5 Abraham gave all he had to Isaac. 6 But to the sons of his concubines Abraham gave gifts, and while he was still living he sent them away from his son Isaac, eastward to the east country.

The Death of Abraham

7 These are the days of the years of Abraham’s life, a hundred and seventy-five years. 8 Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his people. 9 Isaac and Ish′mael his sons buried him in the cave of Mach-pe′lah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, east of Mamre, 10 the field which Abraham purchased from the Hittites. There Abraham was buried, with Sarah his wife. 11 After the death of Abraham God blessed Isaac his son. And Isaac dwelt at Beer-la′hai-roi.

Ishmael’s Descendants

12 These are the descendants of Ish′mael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maid, bore to Abraham. 13 These are the names of the sons of Ish′mael, named in the order of their birth: Neba′ioth, the first-born of Ish′mael; and Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, 14 Mishma, Dumah, Massa, 15 Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Ked′emah. 16 These are the sons of Ish′mael and these are their names, by their villages and by their encampments, twelve princes according to their tribes. 17 (These are the years of the life of Ish′mael, a hundred and thirty-seven years; he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his kindred.) 18 They dwelt from Hav′ilah to Shur, which is opposite Egypt in the direction of Assyria; he settled over against all his people.

The Birth and Youth of Esau and Jacob

19 These are the descendants of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham was the father of Isaac, 20 and Isaac was forty years old when he took to wife Rebekah, the daughter of Bethu′el the Aramean of Paddan-aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean. 21 And Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his prayer, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22 The children struggled together within her; and she said, “If it is thus, why do I live?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. 23 And the Lord said to her,

“Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples, born of you, shall be divided; the one shall be stronger than the other, the elder shall serve the younger.”

24 When her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb. 25 The first came forth red, all his body like a hairy mantle; so they called his name Esau. 26 Afterward his brother came forth, and his hand had taken hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was called Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.

27 When the boys grew up, Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents. 28 Isaac loved Esau, because he ate of his game; but Rebekah loved Jacob.

Esau Sells His Birthright

29 Once when Jacob was boiling pottage, Esau came in from the field, and he was famished. 30 And Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red pottage, for I am famished!” (Therefore his name was called Edom.) 31 Jacob said, “First sell me your birthright.” 32 Esau said, “I am about to die; of what use is a birthright to me?” 33 Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils, and he ate and drank, and rose and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright. — Genesis 25 | Revised Standard Version (RSV) Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1946, 1952, and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. All rights reserved. Cross References: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 10:15; Genesis 12:2,3 and 4; Genesis 15:15; Genesis 16:15-16; Genesis 17:20; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 22:23; Genesis 23:8; Genesis 24:35-36; Genesis 24:67; Genesis 26:1; Genesis 27:1; Genesis 27:3; Genesis 27:36; Genesis 32:3; Genesis 38:27; Deuteronomy 21:16-17; Judges 8:24; 1 Samuel 10:22; 2 Kings 4:38-39; 1 Chronicles 1:30; 1 Chronicles 1:32-33; 1 Chronicles 5:19; Isaiah 60:6; Matthew 1:2; Acts 7:8; Romans 9:10; Romans 9:12; Hebrews 11:9; Hebrews 12:16

Characters: Kankuro x OC Keturah

Concept: Mornings are great for three things. Sleeping, cuddling, and sex.

Warnings: Cursing, Vaginal Intercourse, Unprotected Sex (wrap it in real life, folks), Vaginal Fingering, Established Relationship, Attempting to Conceive.

The early morning air was perfect. Just warm enough with the thin blanket and the human sized heater at her back. The sun wasn’t even peeking through yet. The morning was perfect with the exception of one thing.

Behind her, Kankuro stirred after a knock to his door. Even though he was trying to be careful with his movements to not wake her up, she still found herself grumbling at the loss of heat against her back. She dozed back off for a few moments as she half listened to the hushed voices at the door.

Temari.

What was she doing here this early in the morning? It didn’t sound like she was looking for her, so Keturah’s interest was a little lacking in the conversation. Sleep was what they should be doing right now.

Or having sex.

Keturah’s toes wiggled a little under the blanket at the idea. That’s what she would much rather be doing this early in the morning. Not dozing off while partially paying attention to hushed voices at the door.

Finally, the sound she has been waiting for. The click of the door and the sound of Kankuro’s bare feet on the stone floor approaching the bed. The soft thump of his boxers dropping back down to the floor. Then the satisfying sinking of the bed and the slight movement of the blanket before his warm body pressed back up against her back.

“What did Temari say?” She asked, her voice having a soft sigh to it. Wiggling further back into his body, she gave her hips a slow grind. Pressing her ass into his crotch.

“Gaara’s meeting was moved up.” Kankuro whispered, sliding one arm back under her pillow. The other slowly across her stomach. Slowly making its way up to her breast.

“Temari has to leave for a mission, but wanted to make sure I knew before she left.” Keturah heard the words whispered in her ear. His lips slowly teasing her ear lobe. She arched her neck and angled her back towards him. Giving him more room to kiss and easier access to her body.

Keturah moaned softly as she felt his lips on her neck. Her free hand reached behind her, sinking her fingers into his unruly morning hair.

genesis series [26/??]