KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
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
This is Jethro (also called Reuel), a Midianite priest, speaking to his daughters after they told him how Moses helped them water their flocks and defended them from other shepherds. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, hospitality to strangers, especially those who showed kindness, was considered a sacred duty and moral obligation.
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