Old Testament · Major figure
Miriam
A prophetess and sister of Moses and Aaron who led Israel in song after the crossing of the Red Sea.
Miriam was a key leader during the Exodus, famously watching over the infant Moses and later leading the women of Israel in worship. She is recognized as a prophetess, though she faced divine discipline after challenging Moses' authority. Her life highlights the importance of leadership accountability and her enduring role in Israel's history.
In the text
- Verses
- 12
- Books
- 5
- First appears
- Exodus 15:20
- Last appears
- Micah 6:4
Where Miriam appears
12 verses · 7 chaptersIn the same books
- Jephunneh15 versesA Kenizzite and the father of Caleb, the faithful spy who trusted God to give Israel the land of Canaan.
- Abihu11 versesThe second son of Aaron who served as a priest but died for offering unauthorized fire before the Lord.
- Amram11 versesThe son of Kohath and father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, who descended from the tribe of Levi.
- Mahli10 versesA Levite of the Merari clan who served as a key ancestor of the priestly families in Israel.
- Nun30 versesAn Ephraimite and the father of Joshua, the successor of Moses who led Israel into the Promised Land.
- Ithamar19 versesThe youngest son of Aaron who served as a priest and oversaw the construction of the Tabernacle.
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