Fun Bible Quiz: Mothers & Women in the Bible (Questions + Answers).

Women play a powerful and deeply important role throughout the Bible. From mothers who raised prophets to faithful women who shaped nations, their stories are filled with courage, wisdom, sacrifice, and faith.

This fun Bible quiz is perfect for personal study, family devotion, church groups, or Sunday school. Test your knowledge and learn something new along the way!

24 Bible Questions & Answers: Mothers & Women in the Bible.

1. Who was the first woman created by God?

Answer: Eve
📖 Genesis 2:21–22
Eve is known as the “mother of all living” and the first woman in creation.

2. Who trusted God and became the mother of Isaac in her old age?

Answer: Sarah
📖 Genesis 21:1–3
Sarah laughed at the promise at first, but God proved nothing is impossible.

3. What mother placed her baby in a basket on the Nile River to save him?

Answer: Jochebed
📖 Exodus 2:3–4
Her faith and courage led to Moses being saved and raised in Pharaoh’s palace.

4. Who was the young woman chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus?

Answer: Mary
📖 Luke 1:30–31
Mary showed humility and obedience when she accepted God’s calling.

5. Which woman was known for her loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi?

Answer: Ruth
📖 Ruth 1:16
Ruth’s devotion led her to become part of the lineage of King David and Jesus.

6. Who prayed for a child and gave birth to the prophet Samuel?

Answer: Hannah
📖 1 Samuel 1:20
Hannah’s heartfelt prayer was answered, and she dedicated Samuel to God.

7. Who was the mother of John the Baptist?

Answer: Elizabeth
📖 Luke 1:13
Elizabeth experienced a miracle pregnancy in her old age.

8. Which woman was known for her wisdom in stopping David from making a mistake?

Answer: Abigail
📖 1 Samuel 25:32–33
Her wisdom and quick action prevented bloodshed.

9. Who became queen and risked her life to save her people?

Answer: Esther
📖 Esther 4:16
Esther’s courage helped deliver the Jewish people from destruction.

10. Who is known for staying with Jesus at the cross and witnessing His resurrection first?

Answer: Mary Magdalene
📖 John 20:16–18
She was the first to see the risen Christ and share the good news.

11. Who is praised for teaching her grandson Timothy about faith?

Answer: Lois (with Eunice)
📖 2 Timothy 1:5
Lois and Eunice passed down a strong legacy of faith.

12. Which woman was a judge and prophetess who led Israel to victory?

Answer: Deborah
📖 Judges 4:4–5
Deborah was a strong leader who guided Israel with wisdom and courage.

13. Who was Moses’ sister who helped watch over him in the river?

Answer: Miriam
📖 Exodus 2:4–7
Miriam bravely watched over baby Moses and later became a prophetess.

14. Which woman was turned into a pillar of salt after disobeying God’s command?

Answer: Lot’s wife
📖 Genesis 19:26
Her story is a warning about looking back instead of trusting God’s direction.

15. Who was the mother of Jacob and Esau?

Answer: Rebekah
📖 Genesis 25:21–26
Rebekah received a prophecy about her twins before they were born.

16. Which woman hid Israelite spies and helped them escape in Jericho?

Answer: Rahab
📖 Joshua 2:1–6
Her faith led to her being included in Jesus’ genealogy.

17. Who was King Solomon’s mother?

Answer: Bathsheba
📖 1 Kings 2:19
Bathsheba played a key role in securing Solomon’s throne.

18. Which woman was known for her hospitality and making bread for Elijah?

Answer: The Widow of Zarephath
📖 1 Kings 17:10–16
Her obedience led to a miracle of provision during famine.

19. Who was the mother of John the Baptist and greeted Mary with joy during pregnancy?

Answer: Elizabeth
📖 Luke 1:41–44
Her baby leaped in the womb at the presence of Jesus.

20. Which woman judged Israel after Deborah and was known for defeating Sisera?

Answer: Jael
📖 Judges 4:21
Jael courageously defeated the enemy commander Sisera.

21. Who was the woman healed by touching the hem of Jesus’ garment?

Answer: The Woman with the Issue of Blood
📖 Mark 5:25–34
Her faith brought healing after 12 years of suffering.

22. Which woman was known for sitting at Jesus’ feet to learn from Him?

Answer: Mary of Bethany
📖 Luke 10:39
She chose spiritual learning over distraction.

23. Who was the mother of King Lemuel, whose wisdom is recorded in Proverbs 31?

Answer: King Lemuel’s mother
📖 Proverbs 31:1–9
She gave wise instructions about leadership and character.

24. Which woman became a judge in Israel and is also mentioned as a prophetess alongside Deborah?

Answer: Huldah
📖 2 Kings 22:14–20
Huldah confirmed God’s message during King Josiah’s reign.