KJV ORIGINAL
And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When they came to Reuel their father, he said, 'How did you get home so early today?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The father is surprised that his daughters returned home much earlier than usual from their daily task of watering the flocks.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses had fled from Egypt after killing an Egyptian and was living as a refugee in the land of Midian. There, he encountered the seven daughters of Reuel, a priest of Midian, at a well and helped them water their flocks, which allowed them to finish their tasks more quickly than usual. When the daughters returned home earlier than expected, their father Reuel expressed surprise and inquired about the reason.
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