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Amram is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, known primarily as the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. His account is woven into the narrative of the Israelites' bondage in Egypt and their subsequent deliverance. Amram's lineage and role are crucial in understanding the priestly and prophetic heritage of Israel.

Genealogy and Family

Amram was a member of the tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was the son of Kohath, who was one of the three sons of Levi, making Amram a grandson of Levi himself. This Levitical lineage is significant, as it establishes the priestly heritage that would be passed down through his descendants. Amram married Jochebed, who was also of the tribe of Levi, and together they had three children: Miriam, Aaron, and Moses (Exodus 6:20).

Role and Significance

Amram's most notable contribution to biblical history is his fatherhood of Moses, the great prophet and leader who would deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. Moses is one of the most central figures in the Bible, and his leadership is foundational to the identity and faith of the Israelite people. Aaron, Amram's other son, became the first high priest of Israel, establishing the Aaronic priesthood, which played a critical role in the religious life of the nation. Miriam, their daughter, is recognized as a prophetess and played a significant role in the Exodus narrative.

Biblical References

Amram is mentioned in several genealogical records in the Bible. In Exodus 6:18-20 , the genealogy of Levi is outlined, highlighting Amram's place within the tribe. Numbers 26:58-59 also provides a record of Amram's family, emphasizing the importance of his descendants in the history of Israel. Additionally, 1 Chronicles 6:2-3 lists Amram in the genealogical records of the Levites, underscoring his role in the priestly lineage.

Legacy

While Amram himself is not the focus of extensive narrative in the Bible, his legacy is profound through his children. The leadership of Moses, the priesthood of Aaron, and the prophetic voice of Miriam were instrumental in shaping the identity and faith of the Israelite nation. Amram's faithfulness in raising his children in the ways of the Lord is implicit in the significant roles they played in God's redemptive plan for Israel.

Amram's life and lineage remind us of the importance of family heritage and the impact that faithful parenting can have on future generations. His account is a testament to the enduring influence of a godly legacy, as seen through the lives of his children who were pivotal in the history of God's people.
Strong's Hebrew
6019. Amram -- the father of Moses, also an Israelite
... 6018, 6019. Amram. 6020 . the father of Moses, also an Israelite. Transliteration:
Amram Phonetic Spelling: (am-rawm') Short Definition: Amram. ...
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Concerning the Afflictions that Befell the Hebrews in Egypt ...
... 3. A man whose name was Amram, one of the nobler sort of the Hebrews, was afraid
for his whole nation, lest it should fail, by the want of young men to be ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 9 concerning the afflictions.htm

Thesaurus
Amram's (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Amram's (2 Occurrences). Exodus 6:20 And Amram
took Jochebed, his father's sister, as wife; and she gave ...
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Jochebed (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Jehovah is her glory, the wife of Amram, and the
mother of Miriam, Aaron, and Moses (Numbers 26:59). She ...
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Amraphel (2 Occurrences)

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Joch'ebed (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Joch'ebed (2 Occurrences). Exodus 6:20 And Amram took
him Jochebed his father's sister to wife; and she bore him Aaron and Moses. ...
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Levite (43 Occurrences)
... The Levitical order consisted of all the descendants of Levi's three sons, Gershon,
Kohath, and Merari; whilst Aaron, Amram's son (Amram, son of Kohat), and ...
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Descendant (32 Occurrences)
... Numbers 26:59 The name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, who was
born to Levi in Egypt: and she bore to Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam ...
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Miriam (13 Occurrences)
... mir'-i-am (miryam; Septuagint and the New Testament Mariam; English Versions of
the Bible of the New Testament "Mary"): (1) Daughter of Amram and Jochebed, and ...
/m/miriam.htm - 12k

Am'ramites (1 Occurrence)
Am'ramites. Amramites, Am'ramites. Amram's . Multi-Version Concordance Am'ramites
(1 Occurrence). ... Amramites, Am'ramites. Amram's . Reference Bible.
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Beareth (108 Occurrences)
... Exodus 6:20 And Amram taketh Jochebed his aunt to himself for a wife, and she beareth
to him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram 'are' a ...
/b/beareth.htm - 34k

Levi (79 Occurrences)
... Kohath became the father of Amram. ... 1 Chronicles 24:20 Of the rest of the sons of
Levi: of the sons of Amram, Shubael; of the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah. ...
/l/levi.htm - 35k

Resources
Who was Moses' father? | GotQuestions.org

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