Exodus 2:23 web — It happened in the course of those many days, that the king of Egypt died, and the children of Israel sighed because of…

World English Bible

"It happened in the course of those many days, that the king of Egypt died, and the children of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up to God because of the bondage."

— Exodus 2:23, World English Bible

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Exodus 2 — Context

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He said to his daughters, "Where is he? Why is it that you have left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread."

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Moses was content to dwell with the man. He gave Moses Zipporah, his daughter.

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She bore a son, and he named him Gershom, for he said, "I have lived as a foreigner in a foreign land."

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It happened in the course of those many days, that the king of Egypt died, and the children of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up to God because of the bondage.

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God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.

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God saw the children of Israel, and God was concerned about them.

Exodus 2:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 2:23 say?
Exodus 2:23 in the World English Bible reads: “It happened in the course of those many days, that the king of Egypt died, and the children of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up to God because of the bondage.”
Where is Exodus 2:23 in the Bible?
Exodus 2:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 23.
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 2:23.
What translation should I read Exodus 2:23 in?
Exodus 2:23 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 2:23?
Exodus 2:23 reads (WEB): “It happened in the course of those many days, that the king of Egypt died, and the children of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up to God because of the bondage.” 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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