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Book of Acts - Chapter 7 - Verse 29

7:29
Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons.

Meaning

After fleeing Egypt to escape punishment for killing an Egyptian who was abusing a Hebrew slave, Moses arrived in the land of Midian. There, he found refuge and a new life, eventually marrying the daughter of Jethro, the priest of Midian. Moses went from being a prince in the royal court of Egypt to a stranger in a foreign land, where he lived a humble life as a shepherd. During his time in Midian, Moses fathered two sons with his wife, Zipporah. This period of exile and anonymity in Midian was a pivotal time in Moses' life, preparing him for the great task of leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and towards the Promised Land. Despite the hardships and challenges Moses faced during his time in Midian, it was ultimately a time of growth and transformation, shaping him into the leader he was destined to become.

Theological Overview

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