Characters
Biblical figures
Exodus
Moses
"Taken from the water"
Bio Summary
מֹשֶׁה (Moshe)Liberator of Israel from Egypt, mediator of the Law in Sinai, leader of the people for 40 years in the desert.
Birth
w. 1526 BC
Death
w. 1406 BC
Family
father: Anramother: Jochebedsiblings: Aaron, Miriawives: Ziporachildren: Gerson, Eliezer
Key Events
- Saved from the waters of the Nile
- Escape to Midia
- burning sarca
- Ten plagues of Egypt
- Crossing the Red Sea
- Receiving the Ten Commandments
- 40 years in the desert
Character Traits
HumilityPerseveranceMediatorObedience
Historical Locations
EgyptMediaMount SinaiDesert
Life Lessons
- God uses imperfect people for great purposes
- Humility is essential for leadership
- Even the most faithful can fail, but God remains faithful
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