The shepherds drove them away, that they might enjoy the fruit of their labours, and make use of the water which they had drawn for their own cattle. Moses helped them; either by persuading them with fair words, or by force; for Moses was strong, and full of courage and resolution, wherewith the shepherds were easily daunted.
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Exodus 2:17
17 And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.