Exodus 2:20 kjv — And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.

King James Version

"And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread."

— Exodus 2:20, King James Version

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Exodus 2 — Context

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?

19

And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew water enough for us, and watered the flock.

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And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.

21

And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter.

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And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land.

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And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.

Exodus 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 2:20 say?
Exodus 2:20 in the King James Version reads: “And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.”
Where is Exodus 2:20 in the Bible?
Exodus 2:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 20.
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 2:20.
What translation should I read Exodus 2:20 in?
Exodus 2:20 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 2:20?
Exodus 2:20 reads (KJV): “And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.” 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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