Women of Valor: Miriam, A Courageous Sister
by David Chadwick
Miriam was first mentioned in Exodus 2:4, but not named until later in the story.
After Moses's mom, Jochebed, who we learned about yesterday, hid Moses in the Nile's bulrushes, Miriam watched over the "cradle" in the water. I wonder what was going on in her young mind. Maybe she was making sure no animal attacked him. Or to keep an eye out for other enemies. I can't help but wonder if she sensed the special calling God had on her brother.
We don't know all the nuances of Miriam's personality, but I would have to imagine that she had a strong prayer life and used that time…
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