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Ethiopian woman

People & Groups • Old Testament
The Ethiopian woman was the Cushite wife of Moses mentioned in Numbers 12. Aaron and Miriam criticized Moses because of this marriage, and God defended Moses against their complaint.
Biblical Usage
Aaron and Miriam objected to Moses because of this marriage. Their complaint is associated with the account in which God defended Moses.
Scripture References
Numbers 12:1 Exodus 2:21