Exodus 2:18

And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 2:18

BSB

When the daughters returned to their father Reuel, he asked them, "Why have you returned so early today?"

AKJV

And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that you are come so soon to day?

CPDV

And when they had returned to their father, Reuel, he said to them, "Why have you arrived sooner than usual?"

ERV

And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon today?

NHEB

When they came to Reuel, their father, he said, "How is it that you have returned so early today?"

SMT

And they will come to Reuel their father, and he will say, Wherefore hastened ye to come this day?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 2:18

AndwhentheycameH935VerbtoReuelH7467Proper Name MasculinetheirfatherH1Noun MasculinehesaidH559Verb HowH4069AdverbisitthatyearecomeH935VerbsosoonH4116VerbtodayH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 2:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 2:18

Summary

Priest questions why daughters returned from work early

Place

Midian

Event

Priest questions early return

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300-1200 BC