Exodus 2:7
Then said his sister to Pharaoh’s daughter, Shall I go and call to thee a nurse of the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for thee?
Cross-references
Exodus 2:4
Historical context
Exodus 2:4 sets up the sister watching; here she speaks to Pharaoh's daughter. Direct narrative continuation revealing her role.
Exodus 15:20
Historical context
Exodus 15:20 names this unnamed sister as Miriam the prophetess, giving her identity and later role in Israel.
Numbers 12:1
Contrast
Numbers 12:1 shows Miriam later opposing Moses, contrasting her earlier helpful role here.
Numbers 26:59
Historical context
Numbers 26:59 gives Miriam's genealogy, confirming she is the sister of Moses and Aaron mentioned here.
Numbers 20:1
Historical context
Numbers 20:1 records Miriam's death, ending the story of the sister who first appears here.
1 Chronicles 6:3
Historical context
1 Chronicles 6:3 lists Miriam as a child of Amram, matching the sister who intervenes here.