Exo 2:11-12 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Exod 2:11-15: 2:11-15 This section addresses Moses’ first abortive attempt to rescue Israel in his own strength. This incident shows Moses’ courage and decisiveness, but it also shows his tendency to assume the responsibility himself, which would later have tragic effects in his life (Num 20:1-13 ). Moses’ concern for his people’s welfare was good; his timing and manner did not accord with God’s plan. Summary for Exod 2:11-12: 2:11-12 Moses had a privileged upbringing as compared with the toil and hardship of his own people, the Hebrews, but he was willing to identify with them and help them to the point of jeopardizing his own privileges.

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‏ Exodus 2:11-12

Summary for Exod 2:11-15: 2:11-15 ^a This section addresses Moses’ first abortive attempt to rescue Israel in his own strength. This incident shows Moses’ courage and decisiveness, but it also shows his tendency to assume the responsibility himself, which would later have tragic effects in his life (Num 20:1-13 ^b). Moses’ concern for his people’s welfare was good; his timing and manner did not accord with God’s plan.
Summary for Exod 2:11-12: 2:11-12 ^c Moses had a privileged upbringing as compared with the toil and hardship of his own people, the Hebrews, but he was willing to identify with them and help them to the point of jeopardizing his own privileges.