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Jochebed

A Levite woman who hid her infant son Moses and placed him in the Nile to save him.

Role: Mother of Moses
Lived: c. 14th century BC
Belonged to: Tribe of Levi
Tribe/lineage: Levi

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 3
Family & lineage
BibleDaughter of Levi.
Exodus 2:2
↳ Levi
BibleWife of Amram.
Exodus 2:2
↳ Amram
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Levi.
Exodus 2:2

Where in scripture

ExodusNumbers
Exodus 2:2Exodus 6:20Numbers 26:59

Family

LeviJochebedAmramMosesAaronMiriam