Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “And where is he?” Reuel asked his daughters. “Why did you leave him? Invite him to have something to eat.” New Living Translation “Then where is he?” their father asked. “Why did you leave him there? Invite him to come and eat with us.” English Standard Version He said to his daughters, “Then where is he? Why have you left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.” Berean Standard Bible “So where is he?” their father asked. “Why did you leave the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.” King James Bible And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread. New King James Version So he said to his daughters, “And where is he? Why is it that you have left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.” New American Standard Bible So he said to his daughters, “Where is he then? Why is it that you have left the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.” NASB 1995 He said to his daughters, “Where is he then? Why is it that you have left the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.” NASB 1977 And he said to his daughters, “Where is he then? Why is it that you have left the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.” Legacy Standard Bible And he said to his daughters, “Where is he then? Why is it that you have left the man behind? Call him so that he may eat bread.” Amplified Bible Then he said to his daughters, “Where is he? Why have you left the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.” Christian Standard Bible “So where is he? ” he asked his daughters. “Why then did you leave the man behind? Invite him to eat dinner.” Holman Christian Standard Bible So where is he?” he asked his daughters. “Why then did you leave the man behind? Invite him to eat dinner.” American Standard Version And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread. Contemporary English Version "Where is he?" Jethro asked. "Why did you leave him out there? Invite him to eat with us." English Revised Version And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread. GOD'S WORD® Translation Reuel asked his daughters, "Where is he? Why did you leave the man there? Go, invite him to supper." Good News Translation "Where is he?" he asked his daughters. "Why did you leave the man out there? Go and invite him to eat with us." International Standard Version "Then where is he?" He asked his daughters. "Why did you leave the man behind? Go invite him to have something to eat." Majority Standard Bible ?So where is he?? their father asked. ?Why did you leave the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.? NET Bible He said to his daughters, "So where is he? Why in the world did you leave the man? Call him, so that he may eat a meal with us." New Heart English Bible He said to his daughters, "Where is he? Why is it that you have left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread." Webster's Bible Translation And he said to his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread. World English Bible He said to his daughters, “Where is he? Why is it that you have left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he says to his daughters, “And where [is] he? Why [is] this [that] you left the man? Call for him, and he eats bread.” Young's Literal Translation and he saith unto his daughters, 'And where is he? why is this? -- ye left the man! call for him, and he doth eat bread.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to his daughters, Where is he? for what this left ye the man? call to him and he shall eat bread. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he said: Where is he? why have you let the man go? call him that he may eat bread. Catholic Public Domain Version But he said: “Where is he? Why have you dismissed the man? Call him, so that he may eat bread.” New American Bible “Where is he?” he asked his daughters. “Why did you leave the man there? Invite him to have something to eat.” New Revised Standard Version He said to his daughters, “Where is he? Why did you leave the man? Invite him to break bread.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to his daughters, And where is he? Why is it that you have left the man? Go, invite him, that he may eat bread. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to his daughters, “Where is he? Why have you let the man go? Go invite him and we shall eat bread.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said unto his daughters: 'And where is he? Why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said to his daughters, And where is he? and why have ye left the man? call him therefore, that he may eat bread. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Flees to Midian…19“An Egyptian rescued us from the shepherds,” they replied. “He even drew water for us and watered the flock.” 20“So where is he?” their father asked. “Why did you leave the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.” 21Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage.… Cross References Genesis 24:31 “Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.” Judges 19:20-21 “Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.” / So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank. Genesis 18:3-5 “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. / Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.” 1 Kings 17:10-11 So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” Genesis 19:2-3 and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Luke 24:29 But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. Matthew 10:40 He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. 2 Kings 4:8 One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. Genesis 29:13-14 When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his home, where Jacob told him all that had happened. / Then Laban declared, “You are indeed my own flesh and blood.” After Jacob had stayed with him a month, Acts 16:15 And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. 1 Peter 4:9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining. 3 John 1:5-8 Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you. / They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. / For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. ... Genesis 43:24 And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys. Treasury of Scripture And he said to his daughters, And where is he? why is it that you have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread. call him. Genesis 24:31-33 And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels… Genesis 18:5 And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said. Genesis 19:2,3 And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night… Jump to Previous Bread Daughters Eat Invite Leave Meal SomethingJump to Next Bread Daughters Eat Invite Leave Meal SomethingExodus 2 1. Moses is born, and placed in a basket in the reeds of Nile.5. He is found, and brought up by Pharaoh's daughter; 7. who employs his mother to nurse him. 11. He kills an Egyptian. 13. He reproves a Hebrew. 15. He flees into Midian, and marries Zipporah. 22. Gershom is born. 23. God respects the Israelites' cry. So where is he? This question is posed by Reuel, also known as Jethro, the priest of Midian. It reflects the hospitality customs of the ancient Near East, where welcoming strangers was a significant cultural practice. The inquiry shows concern and curiosity about Moses, who had helped his daughters at the well. This moment foreshadows Moses' future integration into Jethro's family and the Midianite community. their father asked. Why did you leave the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesAt this point in the account, Moses has fled Egypt after killing an Egyptian and has arrived in Midian. He is resting by a well when he encounters the daughters of Reuel. 2. Reuel (Jethro) The priest of Midian and father of the daughters who Moses helps. He is also known as Jethro and later becomes Moses' father-in-law. 3. Daughters of Reuel They are shepherdesses who come to draw water for their father's flock. Moses assists them by driving away other shepherds who were harassing them. 4. Midian A region where Moses finds refuge after fleeing Egypt. It is significant as a place of transition and preparation for Moses. 5. The Well A common meeting place in ancient times, often a setting for significant encounters and events in biblical accounts. Teaching Points Hospitality and KindnessReuel's invitation to Moses to share a meal demonstrates the biblical value of hospitality. As Christians, we are called to extend kindness and welcome to strangers, reflecting God's love. Divine Appointments The encounter at the well was not by chance. God orchestrates meetings and events in our lives for His purposes. We should be attentive to how God might be working in our everyday interactions. Preparation for Purpose Moses' time in Midian was a period of preparation. God often uses seasons of waiting and obscurity to prepare us for future tasks. Trust in God's timing and process. Family and Community Support Reuel's acceptance of Moses into his family highlights the importance of community and support systems. We should seek to build and be part of communities that nurture and support one another.(20) That he may eat bread.--Arab hospitality was offended that the stranger had not been invited into the tent to partake of the evening meal. The feeling of the modern Bedouin would be the same.Verse 20. - Where is he? Reuel reproaches his daughters with a want of politeness - even of gratitude. Why have they "left the man"? Why have they not invited him in? They must themselves remedy the omission - they must go and "call him" - that he "may eat bread," or take his evening meal with them. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “So where is he?”וְאַיּ֑וֹ (wə·’ay·yōw) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative | third person masculine singular Strong's 346: Where? [their father] asked. וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Why לָ֤מָּה (lām·māh) Preposition-l | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what did you leave the man הָאִ֔ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person behind? עֲזַבְתֶּ֣ן (‘ă·zaḇ·ten) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person feminine plural Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit Invite קִרְאֶ֥ן (qir·’en) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine plural Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read him ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew to have something to eat.” וְיֹ֥אכַל (wə·yō·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat Links Exodus 2:20 NIVExodus 2:20 NLT Exodus 2:20 ESV Exodus 2:20 NASB Exodus 2:20 KJV Exodus 2:20 BibleApps.com Exodus 2:20 Biblia Paralela Exodus 2:20 Chinese Bible Exodus 2:20 French Bible Exodus 2:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 2:20 He said to his daughters Where (Exo. 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