Exodus 2:17

And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.

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Other Translations for Exodus 2:17

BSB
And when some shepherds came along and drove them away, Moses rose up to help them and watered their flock.
AKJV
And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.
CPDV
The shepherds overcame them and drove them away. And Moses rose up, and defending the girls, he watered their sheep.
ERV
And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.
NHEB
The shepherds came and drove them away; but Moses stood up and helped them, and drew water for them, and watered their flock.
SMT
And the shepherds will come, and will expel them: and Moses will rise up and help them, and will water their sheep.

Commentary for Exodus 2:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 2:17
Summary
Moses protects women from shepherds and assists them
Place
Midian
Event
Moses helps water flock
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300-1200 BC
Category
Narrative