Revelation 12:1

The biblical concept of Mary's queenship finds its roots in the Old Testament tradition of the "queen mother" in the Davidic kingdom. Unlike modern Western perspectives, in ancient Near Eastern monarchies, the king's mother held a prestigious royal position, not his wife. This was particularly practical given that kings often practiced polygamy.

In the Davidic kingdom, the queen mother possessed significant authority, symbolized by her throne and crown. A powerful example is Bathsheba, who, upon becoming Solomon's mother, received extraordinary honor - being seated at the king's right hand and recognized as an influential intercessor.

The New Testament reflects this tradition. In the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Mary is portrayed with strong Davidic kingdom motifs. The Annunciation describes her as giving birth to a son who will reign forever, echoing the queen mother prophecies. Elizabeth's greeting, "mother of my Lord," carries royal significance in ancient Near Eastern court language.

Revelation 12 further illuminates Mary's queenly status, depicting her with a crown of twelve stars, symbolizing her royal office in God's kingdom. This portrayal demonstrates that honoring Mary as queen doesn't diminish Christ's glory but actually celebrates His transformative work through her.