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Exodus 2:1 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Exodus 2:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 2 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Birth of Moses
“And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi.”
Exodus 2:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 2:1
And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi (וַיֵּלֶךְ אִישׁ מִבֵּית לֵוִי, vayyelekh ish mibbeit Levi)—Moses' birth begins with deliberate understatement: "a man of Levi" and "a daughter of Levi," unnamed until later (6:20: Amram and Jochebed). This anonymity focuses attention on God's providential action rather than human greatness. House of Levi is significant: from the tribe set apart for priestly service comes the mediator of the old covenant. The verb went (הָלַךְ, halakh) suggests purposeful action, though the text understates the drama—these parents w...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 2:1
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“the daughter of Levi”
“and Kohath”
“Izhar”
“Kohath”