Mothers in the Scriptures

By D. A. Stone

1. After Abel, my son, was slain, God gave me Seth—brother of Cain. Who am I? ________ (Gen. 4:1–2, 25)

2. Abraham and I were filled with joy at the birth of Isaac, our baby boy. Who am I? ________ (Gen. 21:1–3)

3. Aaron and Moses and Miriam were born to me and my husband, Amram. Who am I? ________ (Num. 26:59)

4. After Boaz and I were wed, we were blessed with the birth of our son, Obed. Who am I? ________ (Ruth 3:13, 17)

5. An angel foretold the birth of my son, known as John the Baptist by everyone. Who am I? ________ (Luke 1:13)

6. I gave birth to my son one holy night, when overhead a star shone bright. Who am I? ________ (Mosiah 3:8; Hel. 14:3–5)

Answers:

• (1) Eve, (2) Sarah, (3) Jochebed, (4) Ruth, (5) Elizabeth, (6) Mary.