Mothers of Faith
This woman laughed when she heard she would bear a child in her old age.
Genesis 18:12
Who is Sarah?
She left her homeland and family to support her mother-in-law Naomi.
Ruth 1:16–17
Who is Ruth?
She chose spiritual matters, sitting at Jesus’ feet to listen.
Luke 10:38–42
Who is Mary of Bethany?
Risked her life by approaching the king unsummoned to save her people.
Esther 4:11, 16
Who is Esther?
She sang triumphantly after Israel crossed the Red Sea.
Exodus 15:20–21
Who is Miriam?
She prayed earnestly for a son and later dedicated him to Jehovah’s service. 1 Samuel 1:10–11
Who is Hannah?
She acted quickly and wisely to stop David from shedding blood, showing exceptional courage and discernment. 1 Samuel 25:18–31
Who is Abigail?
Washed Jesus’ feet with her tears in a Pharisee’s house.
Luke 7:37–38
Who is the woman with the alabaster jar?
She visited Solomon with hard questions to test his wisdom.
1 Kings 10:1
Who is the Queen of Sheba?
Judge, prophetess, and leader in Israel before the monarchy.
Judges 4:4
Who is Deborah?
Righteous and faithful, she miraculously bore John the Baptist in her old age. Luke 1:5–7
Who is Elizabeth?
She protected Israelite spies by hiding them on her roof.
Joshua 2:1–6
Who is Rahab?
The first person to see the resurrected Jesus.
John 20:11–16
Who is Mary Magdalene?
A Phoenician queen who promoted Baal worship and opposed Jehovah’s prophets.
1 Kings 16:31–33
Who is Jezebel?
Recognized the infant Jesus as the promised Messiah.
Luke 2:36–38
Who is Anna?
At a wedding, she encouraged Jesus to act, leading to his first miracle. John 2:1–5
Who is Mary, mother of Jesus?
A judge and prophetess who led Israel with Barak against Sisera.
Judges 4:4–7
Who is Deborah?
After touching Jesus’ garment, she was healed instantly.
Mark 5:25–29
Who is the woman with the flow of blood?
This queen seized the throne and tried to destroy the royal line.
2 Kings 11:1
Who is Athaliah?
Her prophecy encouraged King Josiah during a national crisis.
2 Kings 22:14–20
Who is Huldah?
To protect her infant, she hid him for three months and placed him in a basket on the Nile.
Exodus 2:1–3
Who is Jochebed (mother of Moses)?
She struck down Sisera with a tent peg, helping deliver Israel.
Judges 4:21
Who is Jael?
Declared her faith in Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of God.”
John 11:27
Who is Martha?
Negotiated peace with Joab to save her city from destruction.
2 Samuel 20:16–22
Who is the wise woman of Abel?
Isaiah’s wife is given this title, indicating her prophetic role. Isaiah 8:3
Who is the prophetess? (unnamed)