Her parents were Amram and Jochebed. The name
"Miriam" has been linked to the meaning "bitter," possibly
referring to the harsh time of the Israelites' slavery when she was born.
Miriam
was the sister of Moses and Aaron, a prophetess in the Hebrew Bible, and a key leader during the Exodus. She is known for saving her infant brother Moses by
watching over him in the Nile
Miriam was also a
prophetess and a worshipper who declared the truth of God to the Israelites.
When the Israelites crossed the Red Sea and were free from the Egyptians,
Miriam led the women in worship. They played tambourines, sang and danced,
giving thanks to God for their deliverance.
She took a
tambourine in her hand.
All the women
followed her they played tambourines and danced
Miriam san to them,
Sing to the lord,
He is greatly
honored
He has thrown
pharaoh’s horses and chariot drivers
Into the Red Sea “Exodus 15:20-21 (NIRV )
Miriam, along with Aaron, helped lead the Israelites through the wilderness. However, she and Aaron also spoke against Moses at one point, leading to a rebuke from God and a period of punishment for Miriam. Miriam was struck with leprosy. Aaron intercedes and she is healed after seven days.
Miriam died in Kadesh.
After wandering for forty years, we meet Miriam
last in Numbers 20:1-2. In this passage, she dies and is buried.
She would not see the Promised Land but had spent a great part of her life,
leading the people in their years of wandering alongside her brothers Moses and
Aaron. She died in a waterless place and the people were complaining
What
can we learn from Mariam
The only negative picture from Miriam’s life is
when she complained in Numbers 12. All the other times she was a
supportive, brave, courageous and daring big sister
Miriam was courageous and bold, even when fear and uncertainty surrounded her. How? Miriam had faith in God and knew without a doubt that although she couldn’t see what was ahead, he could. When we believe that God is on our side, we too can be courageous, not fearing what might come next.
