Exodus 2:16 net — Now a priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came and began to draw water and fill the troughs in order to wate…

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"Now a priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came and began to draw water and fill the troughs in order to water their father’s flock."

— Exodus 2:16, NET Bible

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Exodus 2 — Context

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When he went out the next day, there were two Hebrew men fighting. So he said to the one who was in the wrong,“Why are you attacking your fellow Hebrew?”

14

The man replied,“Who made you a ruler and a judge over us? Are you planning to kill me like you killed that Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid, thinking,“Surely what I did has become known.”

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When Pharaoh heard about this event, he sought to kill Moses. So Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, and he settled by a certain well.

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Now a priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came and began to draw water and fill the troughs in order to water their father’s flock.

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When some shepherds came and drove them away, Moses came up and defended them and then watered their flock.

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So when they came home to their father Reuel, he asked,“Why have you come home so early today?”

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They said,“An Egyptian man rescued us from the shepherds, and he actually drew water for us and watered the flock!”

Exodus 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 2:16 say?
Exodus 2:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Now a priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came and began to draw water and fill the troughs in order to water their father’s flock.”
Where is Exodus 2:16 in the Bible?
Exodus 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 16.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 2:16.
What translation should I read Exodus 2:16 in?
Exodus 2:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 2:16?
Exodus 2:16 reads (NET): “Now a priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came and began to draw water and fill the troughs in order to water their father’s flock.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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