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Who Was Miriam in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Miriam was Moses’ sister, a prophetess and worship leader.
As a girl, Miriam watched over baby Moses in the Nile and arranged for his own mother to nurse him. After Israel crossed the Red Sea, she led the women in song with a timbrel. She is called a prophetess and later spoke against Moses and was struck with leprosy until he prayed for her.
Key verse
And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD , for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.Exodus 15:21 (KJV)
Where to read about Miriam
Exodus 2; 15; Numbers 12; Micah 6:4
Quick quiz
1. What instrument did Miriam play after the Red Sea crossing?
A timbrel (Exodus 15:20).
2. Who were Miriam’s brothers?
Moses and Aaron.
3. What title does Exodus 15:20 give Miriam?
Prophetess.
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