Exodus 2:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When the king heard what Moses had done, the king wanted to kill him. But Moses escaped and went to the land of Midian. One day, Moses was sitting there by a well,

Cross References

Genesis 24:11

When he got there, he let the camels rest near the well outside the city. It was late afternoon, the time when the women came out for water.

Genesis 25:2

and they had six sons: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.

Genesis 25:4

Midian also had five sons: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah.

Genesis 29:2

he looked out in a field and saw a well where shepherds took their sheep for water. Three flocks of sheep were lying around the well, which was covered with a large rock.

Exodus 4:19

But even before this, the LORD had told Moses, “Leave the land of Midian and return to Egypt. Everyone who wanted to kill you is dead.”

Proverbs 22:3

When you see trouble coming, don't be stupid and walk right into it— be clever and hide.

Habakkuk 3:7

The tents of desert tribes in Cushan and Midian were ripped apart.

Matthew 10:23

When people ill-treat you in one town, hurry to another one. I promise you that before you have gone to all the towns of Israel, the Son of Man will come.

John 4:6

The well that Jacob had dug was still there, and Jesus sat down beside it because he was tired from travelling. It was midday, and after Jesus' disciples had gone into town to buy some food, a Samaritan woman came to draw water from the well. Jesus asked her, “Would you please give me a drink of water?”

Acts 7:29

When Moses heard this, he ran away to live in the country of Midian. His two sons were born there.

Hebrews 11:27

Because of his faith, Moses left Egypt. Moses had seen the invisible God and wasn't afraid of the king's anger.