Old Testament
This palm tree prophetess lead the children of Israel to victory against the Syrian general Sisera.
Judges 4-5
Deborah
This elderly widowed prophetess was present when Jesus was presented at the temple and bore testimony of him to “ all that looked for redemption.”
Luke 2: 36-38
Anna
She left behind all her worldy wealth to travel in the wilderness with her family and suffer everything “save death” , including bearing two sons.
1 Ne 1:1; 2:5; 5:1-10; 8:14-15; 17:1-2, 20;
18:7, 17-19, 2 Ne. 3:1
Sariah
The Lord called her “an elect lady” and said that she was “ordained under his hand to expound the scriptures and exhort the church."
D&C 25
Emma Smith
Her quick thinking saved her wicked husband’s life by appeasing the debt he owed David and advocating for peace.
1 Sam 25:3-43; 27:2; 30: 5-18; 2 Sam 2:2; 3:3; 1 Chr 3:1
Abigail
Known for her good works and alms deeds this woman was raised from the dead by the prophet Peter.
Acts 9: 36-42
Tabitha/Dorcus
This Lamanite woman was converted by her father’s dream and was instrumental in gathering the crowd that witnessed the conversions of King Lamoni and his wife.
Alma 19
Abish
She believed her 14-year-old son when he said that he saw God the Father and Jesus Christ. Her faith in him never waivered and she faithfully sustained him as a prophet.
Joseph Smith-History
Lucy Mack Smith
These two midwives refused to follow Pharoah’s command to kill all newborn Hebrew boys and saved all children, male and female.
Exodus 1: 15-21
Puah and Shiphrah
This young woman was the first to hear Peter’s voice after his deliverance from prison and “constantly affirmed” to an unbelieving crowd that she knew the prophet’s voice.
Acts 12:13-15
Rhoda
Ammon stated that this unnamed Lamanite queen possessed “exceeding faith” more than had been exhibited “among all the people of the Nephites.”
Alma 18: 43
Alma 19
Wife of King Lamoni
These three unnamed women were sacrificed by Egyptian priests because they would not bow down to false idols.
Abraham 1:11-12
Daughters of Onitah
This prophetess’ wisdom was sought out by King Josiah concerning the book of the law that had been found during the reconstrution of the temple.
2 Kgs 22:12-20
2 Chr 34: 22-28
Huldah
She and her husband deceived the apostles by withholding a portion of money and they both died not long after their deceit was discovered.
Acts 5:1 -11
Sapphira
These Women taught their children that "If they did not doubt, God would deliver them."
Alma 56:47-48
Mothers of the Stripling Warriors
This daughter of Ham discovered the land of Egypt and her oldest son became the first Pharoah.
Abraham 1:23-24
Egyptus
These five young women sucessfully petitioned Moses to have the law changed so that women could inherit land and property from their fathers.
Numbers 26:33; 27: 1-11; 36: 1-13
Joshua 17:3-6; 1 Chr 7:15
Daughters of Zelophehad
Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah & Tirza
This Jewess was married to a Greek man and her “unfeigned faith” was instrumental in preparing her son Timothy to be a powerful missionary.
Acts 16:1
2 Tim 1:5
Eunice
This unnamed Nephite woman, after being beaten by her master, warned Captain Moroni about her people’s plan to flee to northern lands.
Alma 50
Morianton’s Maid Servant
This unmarried sister consecrated all the money she had to the church and was promised that she would receive an “inheritance in Zion."
D&C 90:28-31
Vienna Jaques