Old Testament Matriarchs
She was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac, known for laughing when told she would have a child in her old age.
Who is Sarah.
She was the prophetess who led Israel to victory over the Canaanites, and her song of victory is recorded in the Book of Judges.
Who is Deborah.
This woman, the mother of King Solomon, was also the wife of King David. Her story of intervention in securing Solomon's throne is found in 1 Kings 1.
Who is Bathsheba?
She was the first person to see the resurrected Jesus.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the wise virgins brought this, which the foolish ones did not.
What is extra oil for their lamps?
She was the second wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
Who is Rachel.
This prophetess, who lived in Jerusalem, is mentioned in 2 Kings 22. She advised King Josiah on how to restore the temple and was known for her wisdom.
Who is Huldah?
This woman, the mother of King Hezekiah, is mentioned in 2 Kings 18:2. She was a key influence in the religious reforms her son led.
Who is Abijah?
This woman, a key figure in the early church, was a leader and teacher in the New Testament. She is often associated with her husband, Aquila, and they helped Apollos in Acts 18.
Who is Priscilla?
This woman hid Israelite spies in Jericho and later became part of Jesus’ genealogy.
Who is Rehab?
This woman was the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Who is Leah?
This woman is referred to as a prophetess in Luke 2:36-38. She was elderly and worshipped in the temple, speaking about the child Jesus to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Who is Anna?
This woman, the mother of King Josiah, is mentioned in 2 Kings 22:1. She is described as being the daughter of a man named Adayah.
Who is Jedidah?
This woman, who was healed by Jesus of a twelve-year bleeding condition, touched His garment and was commended for her faith. Her story can be found in Mark 5.
Who is the woman with the issue of blood?
This woman, whose story is found in the Gospel of Matthew, is known for her faithful actions in securing the life of her mother-in-law Naomi and later marrying Boaz.
Who is Ruth?
She was the wife of Isaac, the daughter of Bethuel, and the mother of twins, Esau and Jacob.
Rebekah
Mentioned in the Book of Revelation, this prophetess misled God's servants.
Who is Jezebel.
This queen mother of Judah negatively influenced her son’s reign.
Who is Maacah?
This mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, requested that Jesus grant her sons places of honor in His kingdom, as recorded in Matthew 20:20-28.
Who is the mother of James and John (Salome)?
She killed Sisera by driving a tent peg through his head.
Who is Jael?
This matriarch was the daughter of Laban, and she was given to Jacob in marriage after he agreed to work for seven years. She later had a son named Levi, the ancestor of the priestly tribe.
Who is Leah.
Philip had four daughters who were prophetesses. Where is their story found?
What is Acts 21:8-9?
The story of Athaliah, the mother of a king who seized Judah’s throne, can be found here.
What is 2 Kings 11:1-3?
The story of Tabitha (Dorcas), raised from the dead by Peter, is found here.
What is Acts 9:36-42?
The story of Abigail, who prevented David from taking vengeance, can be found here.
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