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Miriam

Young Miriam watches over baby Moses in the Nile and arranges for their mother to nurse him.

EXO.2.4

And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him.

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The crossing of the seaEXO 14:22

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Updated on August 16, 2026

Miriam

Miriam was the elder sister of Moses and Aaron. As a child, she watched over baby Moses in the basket and arranged for their mother to nurse him. After crossing the Red Sea, she led the women in song and dance celebrating God's victory. She was called a prophetess but was also punished with leprosy for challenging Moses' authority.

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Journey Timeline

Moses' Birthc. 1526 BC
Egypt
Young Miriam watches over baby Moses in the Nile and arranges for their mother to nurse him.
EXO 2:4-8
Red Sea Songc. 1446 BC
Red Sea
Miriam the prophetess leads the women in worship after crossing the Red Sea.
EXO 15:20-21
Rebellionc. 1445 BC
The Wilderness
Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses; Miriam is struck with leprosy.
NUM 12:1-15
Deathc. 1407 BC
Kadesh Barnea
Miriam dies at Kadesh and is buried there.
NUM 20:1