Exodus 2:15

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَحِينَ سَمِعَ فِرْعَوْنُ بِالأمْرِ، أصْدَرَ حُكْمًا بِإعْدَامِ مُوسَى. فَهَرَبَ مُوسَى مِنْ فِرعَوْنَ وَسَكَنَ فِي أرْضِ مِدْيَانَ. وَكَانَ مُوسَى قَدْ جَلَسَ عِنْدَ بِئْرٍ فِي مِدْيَانَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that after Pharaoh learned about Moses killing an Egyptian, he wanted to kill Moses. So Moses ran away to Midian and settled there, sitting by a well. The key message is about escaping danger and finding safety.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you did something wrong, and a big mean person wanted to punish you. You would run away to a safe place, right? That's what Moses did. He ran away to another land and found a nice place to sit by a well.

Historical Background

Exodus was written by Moses around 1446 BC. It was intended for the Israelites who were in exile, detailing their history and the laws given by God. The cultural setting was the wilderness and the land of Midian, where Moses sought refuge from the threat of Pharaoh.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this could apply to someone who needs to escape an abusive situation. Like Moses, they might need to leave everything behind and find a safe place to start over.

Topics

• refuge
• danger
• salvation
• protection
• flight

Related Verses

• Numbers 20:14
• Acts 7:29
• Deuteronomy 18:5
• Hebrews 11:27
• Exodus 4:19

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Pharaoh want to kill Moses?

Pharaoh wanted to kill Moses because Moses killed an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew, and this act threatened Pharaoh's authority.

What does this verse teach about taking refuge?

It teaches that sometimes, the safest thing to do is to flee from danger and find a safe place where one can start over.

How does this verse relate to modern life?

It can relate to situations where someone needs to escape from an abusive or threatening environment to find safety and peace.

What does sitting by the well symbolize?

Sitting by the well symbolizes a place of rest and refreshment after a long journey, indicating Moses found a temporary place of peace.