Topical Encyclopedia The River Nile, one of the most significant and longest rivers in the world, holds a prominent place in biblical history, particularly in the narrative of Moses, a central figure in the Old Testament. The Nile is not only a geographical landmark but also a symbol of God's providence and deliverance in the life of the Israelites.Moses Exposed on Its Banks The account of Moses being exposed on the banks of the Nile is a pivotal event in the biblical account of the Israelites' history. This event is recorded in the Book of Exodus, which details the early life of Moses and the circumstances that led to his unique upbringing. During the time of Moses' birth, the Israelites were living in Egypt and had become numerous. This caused concern for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, who feared that the Israelites might join Egypt's enemies in the event of war. To curb their population growth, Pharaoh decreed that every Hebrew male child born should be thrown into the Nile (Exodus 1:22). This decree set the stage for the remarkable preservation of Moses. Moses' mother, Jochebed, defied Pharaoh's edict by hiding her newborn son for three months. When she could no longer conceal him, she crafted a basket made of papyrus reeds, coated it with tar and pitch, and placed the child inside. She then set the basket among the reeds along the bank of the Nile (Exodus 2:3). This act of faith and desperation was a turning point in the history of the Israelites. The narrative continues with the intervention of divine providence. Pharaoh's daughter came down to bathe at the river and discovered the basket among the reeds. Moved with compassion upon seeing the crying infant, she decided to adopt him as her own, despite recognizing him as a Hebrew child (Exodus 2:5-6). This unexpected turn of events ensured Moses' survival and eventual rise to leadership. Moses' sister, Miriam, who had been watching from a distance, approached Pharaoh's daughter and offered to find a Hebrew woman to nurse the child. Consequently, Jochebed was brought to nurse her own son, now under the protection of Pharaoh's household (Exodus 2:7-9). This arrangement allowed Moses to be raised with the knowledge of his Hebrew heritage while receiving the education and privileges of Egyptian royalty. The exposure of Moses on the banks of the Nile and his subsequent adoption by Pharaoh's daughter is a testament to God's sovereignty and His plans for deliverance. Moses would later become the leader who, under God's guidance, would lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage and toward the Promised Land. The River Nile, therefore, is not merely a physical setting in this narrative but a backdrop for divine intervention and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan for His people. The preservation of Moses on its banks marks the beginning of a journey that would shape the destiny of the Israelite nation and fulfill God's covenant promises. Torrey's Topical Textbook Exodus 2:3And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child therein; and she laid it in the flags by the river's brink. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Ancient Chaldaea The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire Christian Cemeteries. 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