And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.
Some shepherds came and tried to drive the women away from the well, but Moses stood up and helped them, and gave water to their sheep.
Moses defended seven sisters from bullying shepherds and helped them water their animals, showing his character as a protector of the vulnerable.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Moses had fled from Egypt to Midian after killing an Egyptian taskmaster, seeking refuge in a foreign land. There, he encountered the seven daughters of the priest of Midian who were trying to water their flock at a well, but local shepherds rudely drove them away. Moses stepped in to help the women, demonstrating his character and leading to his eventual integration into the community.
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