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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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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 2:20
19th Century
Bishop
That he may eat bread. — Arab hospitality was offended that the stranger had not been invited into the tent to partake of…
John Gill
On Exodus 2:20
17th Century
Pastor
And he said to his daughters, and where is he ?
&c.] By the account Reuel's daughters gave of Moses, of his courage …
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 2:16–22
17th Century
Minister
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.<…