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Exodus 2:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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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