Moses’ Ancestors and Family Lineage

Moses’ Ancestors and Family Lineage

Moses was a Levite, descended from Levi, one of the 12 sons of Jacob (Israel). His lineage is outlined in Exodus 6:16-20 and Numbers 26:59.

1. Moses’ Family Lineage

📖 Exodus 6:16-20

“These are the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. … Kohath was the father of Amram. Amram married Jochebed, his father’s sister, and she bore him Aaron and Moses.”

Moses’ Ancestry Line

  1. Abraham (Covenant with God)
  2. Isaac (Son of promise)
  3. Jacob (Israel) (Father of 12 Tribes)
  4. Levi (Third son of Jacob; tribe of priests)
  5. Kohath (Son of Levi; ancestor of Moses)
  6. Amram (Father of Moses)
  7. Moses, Aaron, and Miriam

2. Moses’ Immediate Family

📖 Numbers 26:59

“The name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed, a descendant of Levi, who was born to the Levites in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.”

  • Father: Amram (a Levite)
  • Mother: Jochebed (a Levite, Amram’s aunt)
  • Brother: Aaron (first high priest of Israel)
  • Sister: Miriam (a prophetess)

3. The Tribe of Levi and Moses’ Role

  • The Levites were set apart for priestly duties and Temple service.
  • Moses, though a Levite, was called to be a prophet and leader, while his brother Aaron became the high priest.

Summary: Moses’ Ancestors

✅ Moses descended from Levi through Kohath and Amram.
✅ His parents were Amram and Jochebed, both Levites.
✅ His siblings were Aaron (high priest) and Miriam (prophetess).
✅ The Levites played a special role in Israel’s priesthood.

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