But some other shepherds came and chased them away. So Moses jumped up and rescued the girls from the shepherds. Then he drew water for their flocks.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The shepherds came. —Those of the neighbourhood. The rule of the desert is that those who come to a well take their turns in the u…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the shepherds came and drove them away
The daughters of the priest of Midian, and their flock likewise; these we…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Moses found shelter in Midian. He was ready to help Reuel's daughters water their flocks, even though he had been raised in learning and at court.<…