Exo 2:11 | MHM | STEP | Exodus 2:11-15: Moses Slays an Egyptian; Rebukes a Contentious Hebrew This passage describes a turning point in Moses’ life. After growing up in Pharaoh’s palace for forty years, Moses decided to stand with his own people, the Israelites, instead of enjoying the privileges of Egypt. By defending a Hebrew slave and trying to settle a dispute between two Hebrews, Moses showed the character and leadership that God would later use to deliver Israel. However, his actions forced him to flee Egypt and find safety in Midian, where God would continue to prepare him for his future mission. v. 11 : When Moses was grown, he went out to see the hard work his fellow Israelites were forced to do. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people (v. 11 ). Moses chose to care for his people instead of enjoying life as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter (Heb. 11:24-26 ). He showed great love and sympathy for the Israelites.

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Exodus 2:11-15: Moses Slays an Egyptian; Rebukes a Contentious Hebrew

This passage describes a turning point in Moses’ life. After growing up in Pharaoh’s palace for forty years, Moses decided to stand with his own people, the Israelites, instead of enjoying the privileges of Egypt. By defending a Hebrew slave and trying to settle a dispute between two Hebrews, Moses showed the character and leadership that God would later use to deliver Israel. However, his actions forced him to flee Egypt and find safety in Midian, where God would continue to prepare him for his future mission.

v. 11: When Moses was grown, he went out to see the hard work his fellow Israelites were forced to do. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people (v. 11 ^a). Moses chose to care for his people instead of enjoying life as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter (Heb. 11:24-26 ^b). He showed great love and sympathy for the Israelites.