Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock.
The priest of Midian had seven daughters. They came to the well, drew water, and filled the troughs to give water to their father's sheep and goats.
This verse introduces us to the seven daughters of a Midianite priest who were doing their daily job of watering their father's animals at a well.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses had fled from Egypt after killing an Egyptian taskmaster and was seeking refuge in the desert. He arrived in the land of Midian, a region east of the Sinai Peninsula, where he encountered the priest of Midian, also known as Reuel or Jethro, who had seven daughters responsible for tending the family's flock. This everyday scene at the well sets the stage for Moses' integration into the community, leading to his marriage and his preparation for his future role as Israel's leader.
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