Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
When Pharaoh heard of this matter, he tried to kill Moses. But
King James Version
Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.
Holman Bible
When Pharaoh heard about this, he tried to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and went to live in the land of Midian,
International Standard Version
When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he tried to kill Moses. So Moses fled from Pharaoh, settled in the land of Midian, and sat down by a well.
A Conservative Version
Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian, and he sat down by a well.
American Standard Version
Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.
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Bible in Basic English
Now when Pharaoh had news of this, he would have put Moses to death. But Moses went in flight from Pharaoh into the land of Midian: and he took his seat by a water-spring.
Darby Translation
And Pharaoh heard of this matter, and sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from before Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian. And he sat by the well.
Julia Smith Translation
And Pharaoh will hear this word, and he will seek to kill Moses. And Moses will flee from the face of Pharaoh, and he will dwell in the land of Midian: and he will sit down by the well.
King James 2000
Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Pharaoh heard this matter, and he sought to kill Moses, and Moses fled from Pharaoh, and he lived in the land of Midian, and he lived at {a certain well}.
Modern King James verseion
And when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and lived in the land of Midian. And he sat down by a well.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Pharaoh heard of it and went about to slay Moses: but he fled from Pharaoh and dwelt in the land of Midian, and he sat down by a well's side.
NET Bible
When Pharaoh heard about this event, he sought to kill Moses. So Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, and he settled by a certain well.
New Heart English Bible
Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and lived in the land of Midian, and he sat down by a well.
The Emphasized Bible
So Pharaoh heard this thing, and sought to slay Moses, - and Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian and sat down by the well.
Webster
Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.
World English Bible
Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and lived in the land of Midian, and he sat down by a well.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Pharaoh heareth of this thing, and seeketh to slay Moses, and Moses fleeth from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelleth in the land of Midian, and dwelleth by the well.
Themes
Egypt » History of israel in » Moses flees to midian
Fugitives » Instances of » From justice » moses
Jethro » Moses spent forty years of exile with, and married his daughter
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 2:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Moses In Midian
14
The man replied: Who made you a prince or a judge over us? Are you intending to kill me as you killed the Egyptian? Moses was afraid and said: Surely the matter has become known.
15 When Pharaoh heard of this matter, he tried to kill Moses. But
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 7:29
When he heard this talk Moses fled and became a stranger in the land of Median, where he became father to two sons.
Hebrews 11:27
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king. He endured, by seeing him who is invisible.
Genesis 24:11
He made the camels kneel down outside the city by the well of water at evening time. This is the time when women go out to draw water.
Genesis 29:2
Suddenly he came upon a well out in the fields. There were three flocks of sheep lying around it. The flocks were watered from this well. It had a large stone over the opening.
Genesis 25:2
She bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
Genesis 25:4
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were Keturah's descendants.
Genesis 28:6-7
Esau found out that his father Isaac had blessed Jacob and had warned him not to marry any of the Canaanite women. He also learned that Jacob had been sent to find a wife in northern Syria.
Exodus 4:19
Jehovah said to Moses in Midian: Go back to Egypt, for all the men who were seeking your life are dead.
1 Kings 19:1-3
King Ahab told his wife Jezebel everything Elijah had done. He told how he put all the prophets of Baal to death.
1 Kings 19:13-14
Elijah heard it and went out covering his face with his robe. He stood by the entrance of the cave. He heard a voice saying: What are you doing here, Elijah?
Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man sees evil and takes refuge. The simple (fool) (inexperienced) keep going and suffers.
Jeremiah 26:21-23
When King Jehoiakim and all his personal troops and officials heard what Uriah said the king wanted to put him to death. But Uriah heard about it and fled in fear to Egypt.
Matthew 10:23
When they persecute you in this city, flee to the next. I tell you; before you have gone through all the cities of Israel the Son of man will come.
John 4:6
Jacob's well was there. It was about the sixth hour when Jesus arrived. Being weary from the journey he sat down by the well.