KJV ORIGINAL
And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Miriam the prophetess, Aaron's sister, picked up a tambourine in her hand; and all the women followed her out with tambourines and dancing.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Miriam leading all the women in a joyful celebration with music and dancing after God delivered them from Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs immediately after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea and witnessed Pharaoh's army being destroyed. Miriam, the older sister of Moses and Aaron, was recognized as a prophetess and leader among the women. In ancient Near Eastern culture, it was common for women to lead victory celebrations with music, dancing, and singing after military triumphs.
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