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He said to his daughters, "Where is he? Why is it that you have left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread."
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The Duty of Hospitality
Commentators explain that Reuel's immediate and almost indignant response was rooted in the strong cultural value of hospitality. For a stranger, especially one who had shown kindness, to not be invited for a meal was considered a serious breach of etiquette and gratitude. This highlights a timeless virtue of welcoming and providing for others.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
That he may eat bread. — Arab hospitality was offended that the stranger had not been invited into the tent to partake of…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said to his daughters, and where is he ? &c.] By the account Reuel's daughters gave of Moses, of his courage …
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.<…
