Exodus 2:17 nasb — Then the shepherds came and drove them away, but Moses stood up and helped them and watered their flock.

NASB

"Then the shepherds came and drove them away, but Moses stood up and helped them and watered their flock."

— Exodus 2:17, NASB

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Exodus 2 — Context

14

But he said, "Who made you a prince or a judge over us? Are you intending to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?" Then Moses was afraid and said, "Surely the matter has become known."

15

When Pharaoh heard of this matter, he tried to kill Moses. But Moses fled from the presence of Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, and he sat down by a well.

16

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters; and they came to draw water and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

17

Then the shepherds came and drove them away, but Moses stood up and helped them and watered their flock.

18

When they came to Reuel their father, he said, "Why have you come back so soon today?"

19

So they said, "An Egyptian delivered us from the hand of the shepherds, and what is more, he even drew the water for us and watered the flock."

20

He said to his daughters, "Where is he then? Why is it that you have left the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat."

Exodus 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 2:17 say?
Exodus 2:17 in the NASB reads: “Then the shepherds came and drove them away, but Moses stood up and helped them and watered their flock.”
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 (NASB): “Then the shepherds came and drove them away, but Moses stood up and helped them and watered their 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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