Across
- 1. Deaconess of the church in Cenchreae, commended by Paul for her service.
- 4. Magdalene Follower of Jesus; first to witness His resurrection.
- 6. Wife of Isaac, mother of Esau and Jacob; she tricked Isaac to bless Jacob.
- 9. Wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac, the matriarch of the Jewish people.
- 12. Sister of Moses and Aaron; led the Israelite women in song after the Red Sea crossing.
- 14. First woman created by God, the mother of all humanity.
- 15. Moabite widow who became the great-grandmother of King David.
- 16. Prophetess and judge of Israel; led the Israelites to victory over the Canaanites.
- 17. Mother of Jesus Christ, chosen to bear the Son of God.
Down
- 2. Sarah's maidservant, given to Abraham as a concubine to bear a child.
- 3. - Mother of John the Baptist; a relative of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- 5. Wife of King David and mother of King Solomon.
- 6. Jacob’s beloved wife and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
- 7. Jewish queen of Persia; saved her people from destruction.
- 8. Disciple in Joppa known for her acts of charity; raised from the dead by Peter.
- 10. Mother of Samuel; prayed for a child and dedicated him to the Lord.
- 11. First wife of Jacob and mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel.
- 13. Sister of Mary and Lazarus, known for her hospitality and service to Jesus.