"Women of the Bible"
Prophets whose Bible books bear their names
the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witness
100

This loyal Moabite declared, “Where you go I shall go,” and became known as an excellent woman in Israel.

Who is Ruth?

100

Assigned to preach to Nineveh, he instead boarded a ship at Joppa headed for Tarshish.  

Who is JONAH?

100

Appointed in January 2018, this brother from south-central Pennsylvania learned the truth from a classmate, was baptized in 1980, and later began Bethel service at Wallkill.

Who is KENNETH E. COOK, JR.?

200

She poured out her heart to God in heartfelt prayer and was later answered with a long-awaited son.

Who is Hannah?

200

Taken as a young exile from Judah after Jerusalem fell in 617 B.C.E., this prophet served faithfully in Babylon.


Who is DANIEL?

200

Appointed in September 2005, this Queensland-born Australian served as a missionary on the island of Funafuti in Tuvalu.


Who is GEOFFREY JACKSON?

300

This discerning woman acted with tact and wisdom to prevent bloodshed and save her household.

Who is Abigail?

300

Son of a priest, he grew up learning Jehovah’s Law during the reforms of good King Josiah.


Who is EZEKIEL?

300

Appointed in July 1994, this Austrian-born brother entered circuit work in 1963 and later attended the 41st class of Gilead School.


Who is GERRIT LÖSCH?

400

She courageously stood up for God’s people, acting wisely, bravely, and selflessly before a king

Who is Esther?

400

This prophet from Anathoth was thrown into a muddy well, then rescued after Ebed-melech spoke up to the king.

Who is JEREMIAH?

400

Appointed in October 1999, this Calgary-born brother attended the 42nd class of Gilead and received a foreign assignment in Senegal, Africa.


Who is DAVID SPLANE?

500

This humble young woman said, “Look! Jehovah’s slave girl!” and carefully treasured conclusions in her heart.

Who is Mary the mother of Jesus?

500

The son of Amoz, this prophet had sons whose names served as signs and miracles in Israel.


Who is ISAIAH?

500

Appointed in October 1999, this brother born in a one-room log cabin in Indiana served in the U.S. Army and spent 33 years in the traveling work.

Who is SAMUEL F. HERD?