Jochebed the Mother of Moses

Jochebed was the daughter of Levi and mother of Aaron, Miriam and Moses. Jochebed is buried in Tiberias and is praised for faith in the Epistle to the Hebrews

Jochebed's story can be found in the bible Exodus 2:1-10:

Some facts that we know include:

• She lived in Egypt, where the descendants of Israel were being oppressed. 
• The Pharaoh had decreed that all their baby boys were to be thrown into the Nile, because he feared that they might become too powerful. 
• Moses, her youngest child, was born, Jochebed therefore hid him for three months until she could hide him no longer. 
• To save her son's life, she made a wooden chest of bulrushes, made it watertight with slime and pitch and put the child in it. Jochebed placed Moses in a basket and released him in the flow of River Nile.
•  The basket fell in the hands of the Pharaoh’s daughter who was bathing in the river. She was a kind-hearted lady and was filled with love and compassion on seeing the baby. Moved with compassion when she discovered the child, she decided to adopt him. 
• The "sister" of the child (presumed to be Miriam), who had come forward, suggested to find her a Hebrew woman to nurse the child. The Pharaoh's daughter agreed and so Miriam called her mother, who was appointed to take care of him. Thus Jochebed nursed her son until he was old enough and brought him to the Pharaoh's daughter, who adopted him as her son.
•  As Moses grew up Jochebed educated Moses in the religion and history of Israel, ensuring that Moses did not lose his Hebrew identity. As result, he could not bear the injustice done by Egyptians on the Hebrews. 
• Moses convinced the Pharaoh to amend his oppressive laws. His behavior made him popular among the Hebrews. 
• The story continues with Moses, who grew up to become the leader of the Exodus, leading his people out of the land of Egypt.

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