Exodus 2:19 net — They said,“An Egyptian man rescued us from the shepherds, and he actually drew water for us and watered the flock!”

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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 2:19, NET Bible

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Exodus 2 — Context

16

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.

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

He said to his daughters,“So where is he? Why in the world did you leave the man? Call him, so that he may eat a meal with us.”

21

Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage.

22

When she bore a son, Moses named him Gershom, for he said,“I have become a resident foreigner in a foreign land.”

Exodus 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 2:19 say?
Exodus 2:19 in the NET Bible reads: “They said,“An Egyptian man rescued us from the shepherds, and he actually drew water for us and watered the flock!””
Where is Exodus 2:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 2:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 19.
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 2:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 2:19 in?
Exodus 2:19 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 2:19?
Exodus 2:19 reads (NET): “They said,“An Egyptian man rescued us from the shepherds, and he actually drew water for us and watered the 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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