KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD said to Moses in Midian, 'Go back to Egypt, because all the men who were trying to kill you are now dead.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses it's now safe to return to Egypt because the people who wanted to harm him have died.
📚 Historical Context
Moses had fled Egypt after killing an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave, seeking refuge in Midian where he lived as a shepherd and married into a local family. This exile lasted about 40 years, during which he was safe from Pharaoh's pursuit. God, in His call to Moses through the burning bush, reassures him that the Egyptian officials who wanted him dead have passed away, clearing the way for his return to lead the Israelites.
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