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Tomb of the Matriarchs

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The Tomb of the Matriarchs, (Hebrew: קבר האמהות, Kever ha'Imahot), in Tiberias, Israel, is the traditional burial place of several biblical women:

  • Bilhah, handmaid of Rachel.
  • Zilpah, handmaid of Leah.
  • Jochebed, mother of Moses.
  • Zipporah, wife of Moses.
  • Elisheba, wife of Aaron.
  • Abigail, one of King David's wives.

    • The marble structure beside a modern apartment building block is surrounded by a stone wall.

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    Tomb of the Matriarchs Wikipedia
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