Exodus 2:17 bbe — And the keepers of the sheep came up and were driving them away; but Moses got up and came to their help, watering thei…

Bible in Basic English

"And the keepers of the sheep came up and were driving them away; but Moses got up and came to their help, watering their flock for them."

— Exodus 2:17, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 2 — Context

14

And he said, Who made you a ruler and a judge over us? are you going to put me to death as you did the Egyptian? And Moses was in fear, and said, It is clear that the thing has come to light.

15

Now when Pharaoh had news of this, he would have put Moses to death. But Moses went in flight from Pharaoh into the land of Midian: and he took his seat by a water-spring.

16

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came to get water for their father's flock.

17

And the keepers of the sheep came up and were driving them away; but Moses got up and came to their help, watering their flock for them.

18

And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that you have come back so quickly today?

19

And they said, An Egyptian came to our help against the keepers of sheep and got water for us and gave it to the flock.

20

And he said to his daughters, Where is he? why have you let the man go? make him come in and give him a meal.

Exodus 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 2:17 say?
Exodus 2:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the keepers of the sheep came up and were driving them away; but Moses got up and came to their help, watering their flock for them.”
Where is Exodus 2:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 2:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 17.
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 2:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 2:17 in?
Exodus 2:17 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 2:17?
Exodus 2:17 reads (BBE): “And the keepers of the sheep came up and were driving them away; but Moses got up and came to their help, watering their flock for them.” 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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