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Miriam was Moses’ elder sister who was given the task of watching over Moses when he was put in a basket afloat the bank of river Nile were pharaoh’s daughter would eventually come to see the baby.
Miriam was the first woman in the Bible with the title of prophetess.Then Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women went out after her with tambourines and dancing.
EXODUS 15:20 ESV
Siblings often bring out both the best and worst in each other. This certainly held true in Miriam’s life.
As a young girl, she lived as a slave in Egypt. When Pharaoh’s edict commanded that all newborn baby boys be killed, Miriam and her family worked to keep her newborn brother hidden. When they could no longer conceal Moses, Miriam’s mother made a papyrus basket, waterproofed it with tar, and left the basket floating in the Nile River.
She gave Miriam the job of watching the basket and the fate of her little brother. When Pharaoh’s daughter discovered and adopted Moses, Miriam courageously approached the royal daughter and offered to find a suitable nurse for the baby, thereby bringing the family back together under safe conditions.
Although Moses grew up and lived his early adult life near his sister, the two were separated for nearly forty years when Moses ran from Pharaoh (see Exodus 2). God reunited the siblings in the task of leading the people out of slavery and into the Promised Land (see Micah 6:4).
Along the way, Miriam became jealous of Moses (see Numbers 12:1–2).
When she and her brother, Aaron, began to display their jealousy, God struck her with leprosy for seven days to discipline her for her insolence (see Numbers 12:14).
In her adult life, Miriam is often best remembered for leading the people in song and worship after they crossed the Red Sea (Exodus 15:20–21).Miriam is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament in Christianity. She is most famously known as the sister of Moses and Aaron, and plays a significant role in the story of the Israelites’ deliverance from slavery in Egypt.
According to the Bible, Miriam was a prophetess and played a crucial role in the deliverance of the Israelites. She is first mentioned in the book of Exodus, when she helps to save the life of her baby brother, Moses, by placing him in a basket and sending him down the Nile River. Pharaoh’s daughter eventually finds the basket and decides to adopt Moses, but Miriam approaches her and offers to find a Hebrew woman to nurse the child. This woman turns out to be Moses’ own mother, who is then hired to care for her son.
Miriam is also present at the burning bush, where she and Aaron serve as Moses’ spokespeople to Pharaoh. When the Israelites are finally freed from slavery, Miriam leads the women in a celebration of song and dance.
Despite her important role in the Israelites’ deliverance, Miriam is not without flaws. In the book of Numbers, she and Aaron speak against Moses and criticize his Cushite wife. As a result, Miriam is struck with leprosy as punishment. Moses intercedes on her behalf, and she is healed after being exiled from the camp for seven days.
Miriam’s story serves as a reminder of the power of faith and the importance of showing respect to those in leadership positions. It also highlights the dangers of envy and gossip, as Miriam’s actions towards Moses’ wife nearly cost her her life. Overall, Miriam is an important and influential figure in the Hebrew Bible, and her story continues to inspire and teach readers to this day.
Bible verses about Miriam
Here are a few Bible verses that mention Miriam:
“Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married, for he had married a Cushite woman.” (Numbers 12:1)
“So Miriam was shut outside the camp seven days, and the people did not set out on the march until Miriam was brought in again.” (Numbers 12:15)
“And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women went out after her with tambourines and dancing.” (Exodus 15:20)
“And when Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, behold, his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him.” (Exodus 34:30)
“The next day he said to the people, “You have sinned a great sin. And now I will go up to the Lord; perhaps I can make atonement for your sin.” So Moses returned to the Lord and said, “Alas, this people has sinned a great sin. They have made for themselves gods of gold. But now, if you will forgive their sin– but if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written.” (Exodus 32:30-32)
Here are a few more verses that mention Miriam:“Then Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married, for he had married an Ethiopian woman.” (Numbers 12:1)
“But when Pharaoh heard this, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and stayed in the land of Midian. And he sat down by a well.” (Exodus 2:15)
“Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they encamped there by the water.” (Exodus 15:27)
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