And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.
And he said to his daughters, 'Where is he? Why did you leave the man behind? Go call him so he can share a meal with us.'
The father is surprised his daughters didn't invite Moses to stay for dinner after he helped them, showing the importance of hospitality to those who show kindness.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Exodus, Moses has fled to Midian after killing an Egyptian who was mistreating Hebrew slaves, seeking refuge in a foreign land. At a well, he defends the seven daughters of Reuel, the priest of Midian, from shepherds and helps them water their flocks, demonstrating kindness to strangers. When the daughters return home, their father Reuel expresses surprise and urges them to invite Moses for a meal, reflecting the cultural norms of hospitality in ancient Near Eastern societies.
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