Exodus 2:21 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter. ”

Exodus 2:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Moses tells us nothing of what he may have learned from his father-in-law, but he must have found in him a man conversant with the traditions of the family of Abraham; nor is there any improbabilit...
Exodus 2:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 2:11-22 J. Moses's Flight to Midian. Here is interposed an incident from J, who uses the same word grow (contrast Exodus 2:10 ) of Moses reaching man's estate, interpreted in Acts 7:23...
Exodus 2:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

content . well pleased.
Exodus 2:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter. Zipporah his daughter - Abul Farajius calls her "Saphura the black, daughter of Rewel the Midianite, the son of D...
Exodus 2:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Gave Moses Zipporah his daughter— Moses is extremely concise in this account which he gives of himself. It is most probable, that he continued some time with Reuel, and approved himself to him by...
Exodus 2:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock. Now the priest of Midian - as the offices were usually conjoi...
Exodus 2:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Birth and Early Life of Moses 1. The names of the father and mother of Moses were Amram and Jochebed respectively (see Exodus 6:20 ). Two children were born to them before Moses. The oldest was a...
Exodus 2:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Moses was content to dwell with the man. — Reuel must have been so pleased with the manner and appearance of Moses that he invited him to take service with him — perhaps to share his tent. Moses co...
Exodus 2:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

MOSES IN MIDIAN. Exodus 2:16-22 The interference of Moses on behalf of the daughters of the priest of Midian is a pleasant trait, courteous, and expressive of a refined nature. With this remark...
Exodus 2:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Moses Slays an Egyptian and Flees to Midian Exodus 2:11-25 Amid all the allurements of Pharaoh's court, the heart of Moses beat true to his own people. Neither the treasures of Egypt, nor the p...
Exodus 2:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here begins the story of Moses. When Pharaoh was beginning to take active steps to oppress the people, God brought to birth the man who was to break Egypt's power. A mother's love is seen scheming fo...
Exodus 2:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Exodus 4:20
Exodus 2:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And Moses was content to dwell with the man ,.... After he had been called and brought into the house, and had had some refreshment, and after some conversation had passed between them, and perhaps...
Exodus 2:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter. Ver. 21. Zipporah his daughter. ] A peevish piece; a cold armful. a He had better, haply, have been married...
Exodus 2:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He gave Moses Zipporah, his daughter Whom he married, not immediately, but after some years of acquaintance with the family, as may be gathered from the youth of one of his sons, and his being unci...
Exodus 2:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE BIRTH AND PROTECTION OF MOSES (vs.1-10) God's hand of overruling power and grace is seen beautifully in this chapter. There is nothing spectacular, but an incident takes place that would be n...
Exodus 2:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Marriage of Moses. B. C. 1533. 16 Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: an...
Exodus 2:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Moses was content; or, consented to this desire or offer. And so his present and temporary repose there is turned into a settled habitation. Moses married Zipporah not instantly, but after some years...
Exodus 2:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Moses Makes His Home With The Midianites ( Exodus 2:21-22 ). The situation suited both parties. The tribe acquired a valuable man of ability and courage. Moses found a home. a Moses is content t...
Exodus 2:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Exodus 2:18 . Reuel] It is common to say that R . is = “God’s friend” (Ges. Dav.); but the theory of Fürst that the giving of these “E1-” names (and others) was a sort of worshi...
Exodus 2:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 2:1 . Took to wife. Amram married Jochebed, his father's sister, as in Exodus 6:20 ; that is, as the scriptures often afford example, his father's relation. But doubts may be entertained o...
Exodus 2:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

Moses was content to dwell with the man. The reward of a kindly action I. The hospitality of a kind family ( Exodus 2:20 ). 1. This hospitality was much needed by Moses. 2. This hospitali...
Exodus 2:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION. Exodus 2:16-2 LIFE OF MOSES IN MIDIAN Fugitives from Egypt generally took the northern route from Pelusium or Migdol to Gaza, and so to Syria, or the regions beyond. But in thi...
Exodus 2:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Moses in the Land of Midian
Exodus 2:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

content. Exodus 2:10 Genesis 31:38-40 Philippians 4:11 Philippians 4:12 1 Timothy 6:6 Hebrews 11:25 Hebrews 13:5 James 1:10 Zipporah. Exodus 4:20-25 Exodus 18:2-6 Numbers 12:1
Exodus 2:21 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Moses' Premature Effort Exodus 2:11-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Acts 7:1-60 tells us that Moses was forty years of age when he sought to deliver Israel from the bondage of Pharaoh. We wish, theref...

Exodus 2:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Exodus 2:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 2:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Exodus 2:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Exodus 2:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Exodus 2:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Exodus 2:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 2:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Exodus 2:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Exodus 2:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Exodus 2:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Exodus 2:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Exodus 2:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Exodus 2:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Exodus 2:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 2:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 2:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exodus 2:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Exodus 2:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 2:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Exodus 2:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 2:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

Exodus 2:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Exodus 2:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Exodus 2:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 2:21 - Wells of Living Water Commentary