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Exodus 2:17-19
New International Version
Exodus 2:17-19
New International Version
17 Some shepherds came along and drove them away, but Moses got up and came to their rescue(A) and watered their flock.(B)
18 When the girls returned to Reuel(C) their father, he asked them, “Why have you returned so early today?”
19 They answered, “An Egyptian rescued us from the shepherds. He even drew water for us and watered the flock.”
Exodus 2:17-19
New King James Version
Exodus 2:17-19
New King James Version
17 Then the (A)shepherds came and (B)drove them away; but Moses stood up and helped them, and (C)watered their flock.
18 When they came to (D)Reuel[a] their father, (E)he said, “How is it that you have come so soon today?”
19 And they said, “An Egyptian delivered us from the hand of the shepherds, and he also drew enough water for us and watered the flock.”
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- Exodus 2:18 Jethro, Ex. 3:1
Exodus 2:17-19
King James Version
Exodus 2:17-19
King James Version
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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Exodus 2:17-19
English Standard Version
Exodus 2:17-19
English Standard Version
17 The shepherds came and drove them away, but Moses stood up and saved them, and (A)watered their flock. 18 When they came home to their father (B)Reuel, he said, “How is it that you have come home so soon today?” 19 They said, “An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds and even drew water for us and (C)watered the flock.”
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