17And the shepherds came and drove them away: and Moses arose, and defending the maids, watered their sheep.


In Context

14 But he answered: Who hath appointed thee prince and judge over us: wilt thou kill me, as thou didst yesterday kill the Egyptian? Moses feared, and said: How is this come to be known ?

15 And Pharao heard of this word and sought to kill Moses: but he fled from his sight, and abode in the land of Madian, and he sat down by a well.

16 And the priest of Madian had seven daughters, who came to draw water: and when the troughs were filled, desired to water their father's flocks.

17 And the shepherds came and drove them away: and Moses arose, and defending the maids, watered their sheep.

18 And when they returned to Raguel their father, he said to them: Why are ye come sooner than usual?

19 They answered: A man of Egypt delivered us from the hands of the shepherds: and he drew water also with us, and gave the sheep to drink.

Exodus 2:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:17And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:17Some shepherds came along and drove them away, but Moses got up and came to their rescue and watered their flock.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:17And the shepherds came and drove them away; but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:17And the shepherds came and drove them away; but Moses rose and helped them, and watered their flock.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:17And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:17And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:17The shepherds came and drove them away; but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:17and the shepherds come and drive them away, and Moses ariseth, and saveth them, and watereth their flock.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:17And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.