CHARACTER STUDY ~ JOCHEBED

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Jochebed is a Hebrew name that means God's glory. She was the mother of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses. She was a Levite and a wife to Amram. She played a significant role of faith in the life of the baby Moses. 


Some Characteristics of Jochebed   

✔ She was married to her nephew. It is written of her to be the sister of Amram's father.  

✔ During the time male Israelite children were killed in Egypt, she played an instrumental role in protecting the infant Moses. She hid the baby for three good months. The ability to do this shows she was a strong woman and very determined to save her son.    

✔ She was creative. When she could no longer hide the baby, she got a papyrus basket, coated it with tar and pitch, and put the baby in it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. Later Pharoah's daughter found the baby and named him Moses.   

✔ She might have assigned Miriam to keep watch. It was not surprising she was called to nurse the child for Pharoah's daughter. During this Christmas season think about how you can also protect the lives of children in your family, church, and, community. 

✔ There was no record of her death in the Bible. 


Supporting Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10; 6:20

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