Exodus 2:16
The Scripture
(16) Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the Israelites are commanded to kill their firstborn sons, but many mothers hide their infants in the desert. As a result, the children survive and multiply in the wilderness. This shows God's care for His people even when they act against Him.
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