Exodus 2:2

"A man of the house of Levi went and took a daughter of Levi as his wife."

Key Reflection

In Exodus 2:2, we find an example of intermarriage within the Israelite community, highlighting the Levites' role and social dynamics in ancient Israel. This verse describes a man from the house of Levi marrying a daughter of another Levi, which was common among specific priestly families to maintain purity and lineage. Such endogamous marriages were crucial for preserving religious and cultural traditions within these clans.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Bare a son -Not her firstborn; Aaron and Miriam were older than Moses. The object of the writer is simply to narrate the events which led to the Exodus, and he mentions nothing that had no direct bearing upon his purpose. A goodly child -See the marginal references. Probably Jochebed did not call in a midwifeExodus 1:15, and she was of course cautious not to show herself to Egyptians. The hiding of the child is spoken of as an act of faith inHebrews 11:23. It was done in the belief that God would watch over the child.

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