Exodus 2:18

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

Key Reflection

In Exodus 2:18, we see Moses demonstrating early signs of his future role as a leader by standing up against the shepherds who were abusing their power to drive away and mistreat others. This act of helping and watering the flock reveals the compassionate heart that would later lead him to rescue the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. The scene highlights themes of justice, leadership, and the care for the vulnerable, which are foundational in understanding Moses's character and future mission as described throughout the Pentateuch.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Reuel -Or, as inNumbers 10:29, “Raguel.” The name means “friend of God.” It appears to have been not uncommon among Hebrews and Edomites; e. g.Genesis 36:4,Genesis 36:10. If Reuel be identified with Jethro, a point open to grave objection (seeExodus 3:1), then Reuel was his proper name, and Jether or Jethro, which means “excellency,” was his official designation.

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