Meaning
Jochebed is a Hebrew proper name traditionally understood as “the LORD is glory”; the etymology has been questioned.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Jochebed was the daughter of Levi, the wife of Amram, and the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.
She preserved Moses’ life by hiding him after his birth and placing him in an ark among the flags by the river.
Jochebed is named explicitly in Exodus 6:20 and Numbers 26:59.
Key References
- Exodus 2:1-10
- Exodus 6:20
- Numbers 26:59
- Hebrews 11:23
Related Terms
- Amram
- Moses
- Aaron
- Miriam
- Levi