Who was Miriam?

Prophetess and sister of Moses

The story of Miriam

Miriam - Prophetess
Miriam - Prophetess
Died: -1273Prophetess

Miriam was a prophetess and the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Hebrew Bible. She was born in Egypt and is known for her role in helping her brother Moses lead the Israelites out of slavery and into the promised land. According to the book of Exodus, Miriam led the women in a celebration of singing and dancing after the crossing of the Red Sea. She is also mentioned in the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy. Miriam is considered an important figure in Judaism and is revered as a hero and symbol of faith. Miriam was a prophetess and the sister of Moses and Aaron in the Hebrew Bible. She was born in Egypt and is known for her role in helping her brother Moses lead the Israelites out of slavery and into the promised land. According to the book of Exodus, Miriam led the women in a celebration of singing and dancing after the crossing of the Red Sea. She is also mentioned in the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy. Miriam is considered an important figure in Judaism and is revered as a hero and symbol of faith.

Name meaning

Bitter or beloved

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Prophetess

First mention

Exodus 15:20

Appearances in the Bible

13 mentions

In Hebrew

מרים

Family

Relatives of Miriam

Miriam in the Bible

Explore all 8 chapters where Miriam appears

Exodus

Chapter 15

A Song to Praise God

Moses and the Israelites sing a song of praise to God for delivering them from the Egyptians.

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Numbers

Chapter 12

Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses

Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses, and Miriam is punished with leprosy.

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Numbers

Chapter 20

Water from the Rock

The Israelites are punished for not believing in God, as a result, Moses is not allowed to enter the promised land.

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Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 24

Laws Concerning Marriage and Divorce

Moses commands the Israelites on laws regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 4

Descendants of Judah and Simeon

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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Micah

Chapter 6

The Lord's Case Against Israel

The Lord brings a case against Israel, accusing them of disobedience and rebellion, and calls on them to turn back to Hi...

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