Historical Event

Death of Miriam HaNevi'ah

10 Nisan

Next Occurrence

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Location

Sinai Desert

Miriam HaNevi'ah (the Prophetess) died at age 126 in the 40th year in the desert. The miraculous well that had accompanied the nation in her merit dried up (Bamidbar 20:1; Ta'anit 9a).