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The shepherds came and drove them away; but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.
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A Heart for Justice
Commentators agree that this event reveals Moses' core character. He is consistently portrayed as a "champion of the oppressed" who is moved to act against injustice. Scholars like Ellicott and Gill note that his heroic disposition and authoritative presence were enough to intimidate the wrongdoers. This innate sense of justice is a trait God would later use to lead Israel.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the shepherds came and drove them away The daughters of the priest of Midian, and their flock likewise; these we…
Presbyterian
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.<…