Exo 2:12 | MHM | STEP | v. 12 : Moses looked around to make sure no one was watching and then killed the Egyptian who was hurting the Hebrew. He hid the body in the sand (v. 12 ). This act was a first sign of what Moses would do later against Egypt. He acted with caution and perhaps some fear, but God was beginning to use him to protect His people.

‏ Exodus 2:12

v. 12: Moses looked around to make sure no one was watching and then killed the Egyptian who was hurting the Hebrew. He hid the body in the sand (v. 12 ^a). This act was a first sign of what Moses would do later against Egypt. He acted with caution and perhaps some fear, but God was beginning to use him to protect His people.