Places
Midian
Midianite territory east of Egypt where Moses flees after Pharaoh seeks his life; there he sits by a well, helps Reuel's daughters, and settles with the priest of Midian.
Category
Places
First mention
Exodus 2:15
Tags
2
Exodus 2Refuge
Scripture references
- Exodus 2:15
When Pharaoh heard of the matter, he tried to put Moses to death, but Moses fled from Pharaoh. He went into Midianite territory and sat down beside a well.
- Exodus 2:16
Now there was a priest of Midian with seven daughters. They used to come to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father's flock.