Amram
maleExodusMeaning: “Exalted people; kindred of the Most High”
A Levite, the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.
Biography
Amram is a Levite of the family of Kohath and the father of three of the most important figures in Israel's history: Moses, Aaron, and Miriam (Exodus 6:20; Numbers 26:59). He married Jochebed, and their household became the channel through which God raised up the deliverer of Israel. Amram lived 137 years (Exodus 6:20).
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Fathers Moses with Jochebed
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Themes & lessons from Amram
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Amram appears.
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Scripture Appearances
3 verses in 3 booksExodus1 verse
Exodus 6:20
And Amram took him Jochebed his father’s sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years.
Numbers1 verse
Numbers 26:59
And the name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.
1 Chronicles1 verse
1 Chronicles 6:3
And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Frequently asked about Amram
Who was Amram in the Bible?
A Levite, the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.
What does the name Amram mean?
The name Amram means “Exalted people; kindred of the Most High”.
What did Amram do in the Bible?
Amram served as levite, of the tribe of Levi.
Who were Amram's children?
Amram's children include Moses, Aaron, Miriam.
Where does Amram appear in the Bible?
Amram is mentioned 3 times across 3 books: Exodus, Numbers, 1 Chronicles.
What can we learn from Amram?
The story of Amram touches on themes of aaron, levites — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Amram's life.
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