Amram

Amram
עַמְרָם
Born14th–13th century BCE
Other namesعمران
(Arabic: Islam)
عمرام
(Arabic: Christianity)
Known forFather of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam in the Book of Exodus
SpouseJochebed
Children
  • Aaron
  • Moses
  • Miriam
Parent
  • Father: Kehath (according to the Masoretic Text)
Relatives
  • Cousin and/or aunt (according to various interpretations): Jochebed
  • Brothers: Izhar, Hebron, Uzziel

In the Book of Exodus, Amram (/ˈæmræm/; Hebrew: עַמְרָם, Modern: ‘Amram, Tiberian: ʻAmrām, "Exalted people" / "The people are exalted") is the husband of Jochebed and father of Aaron, Moses and Miriam.[1]