Jochebed

Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, married her nephew Amram and became the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

The name Jochebed means “glorious; honorable”

FemaleTribe of LeviEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A woman from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exodus 6:20; only referred to as Jochebed (יוֹכֶ֫בֶד); daughter of Levi; a sister of Gershon, Kohath and Merari; wife of Amram; mother of Moses, Aaron and Miriam.

Events

Dates are approximate

Birth of Mosesc. 1571 BC

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Levi
Spouse: Amram
Siblings: Gershon Kohath Merari
Children: Aaron Miriam Moses

Alternative names

יוֹכֶ֫בֶדJochebed

Mentions

Exodus 6:20
And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.
Numbers 26:59
…and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.