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Exodus 2:16-18
New Century Version
Exodus 2:16-18
New Century Version
Moses in Midian
16 There was a priest in Midian who had seven daughters. His daughters went to that well to get water to fill the water troughs for their father’s flock. 17 Some shepherds came and chased the girls away, but Moses defended the girls and watered their flock.
18 When they went back to their father Reuel,[a] he asked them, “Why have you come home early today?”
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- 2:18 Reuel He was also called Jethro.
Exodus 2:16-18
New International Version
Exodus 2:16-18
New International Version
16 Now a priest of Midian(A) had seven daughters, and they came to draw water(B) and fill the troughs(C) to water their father’s flock. 17 Some shepherds came along and drove them away, but Moses got up and came to their rescue(D) and watered their flock.(E)
18 When the girls returned to Reuel(F) their father, he asked them, “Why have you returned so early today?”
Exodus 2:16-18
King James Version
Exodus 2:16-18
King James Version
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.
17 And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.
18 And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day?
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