Tomb of the Matriarchs explained

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Tomb of the Matriarchs should not be confused with Cave of the Patriarchs.

The Tomb of the Matriarchs (Hebrew: קבר האמהות, Kever ha'Imahot) in Tiberias, Israel, is the traditional burial place of several biblical women:^[1]

• 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.

See also

• List of burial places of biblical figures

Notes and References

1. Web site: Things to See in Tiberias | Frommer's.