Miriam the prophetess] the sister of Moses: see on Exodus 2:1. As Aaron was the elder of the two brothers, she is here described as his sister. On the meaning of the term 'prophet' see on Exodus 7:1; Numbers 11:25. Timbrel] i.e. tambourine, still used by Eastern women to accompany their singing and dancing.

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