Miriam

Hebrew · Levite origin

Miriam is the prophetess, Aaron's sister, who takes up a tambourine after the sea crossing; all the women follow her with tambourines, dancing, and she leads the refrain of the Song of the Sea.

Meaning: —
Occupation: Prophetess
First mention: Exodus 15:20

Family

Parents

Moses' Father

Biblical figure · Scripture

Moses' Mother

Biblical figure · Scripture

Siblings

Moses

Moses assembles Israel for the Sabbath and the Dwelling contribution, and names …

Aaron

Sacred vestments for Aaron the priest, and vestments for his sons, are among the…

Moses' Sister

Biblical figure · Scripture

Scripture references

Exodus 15:20
The prophetess Miriam, Aaron's sister, took up a tambourine, and all the women followed her with tambourines, dancing,
Exodus 15:21
while Miriam took up from them the refrain: Sing to Yahweh, for he has covered himself in glory, horse and rider he has thrown into the sea.