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Exodus 2:16 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Exodus 2:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 2 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock. priest: or, prince”
Exodus 2:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 2:16
Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock (וּלְכֹהֵן מִדְיָן שֶׁבַע בָּנוֹת, ulkhohen Midyan sheva banot)—The priest of Midian is Reuel/Jethro (v. 18, 3:1), keeper of Midianite religious traditions possibly preserving Abrahamic monotheism (Genesis 25:2). Seven daughters (שֶׁבַע, sheva, number of completion) draw water for their father's flock. The scene depicts pastoral life Moses will live for 40 years, learning wilderness survival, shepherd skills, and patience—all essential for leading Israel. The daughte...
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Cross-References for Exodus 2:16
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“his father-in-law”
“the time that women go out to draw water.”
“they found young maidens going out to draw water”
“that the young lady to whom I will say”
“Is it well with him? They said”
“the daughter of Potiphera priest of On as a wife. Joseph went out over the land of Egypt.”