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might do it the better) he now had opportunity of making himself acquainted. Hither he came, and sat down by a well, tired and thoughtful, at a loss, and waiting to see which way Providence would direct him. It was a great change with him, since he was but the other day at ease in Pharaoh's court: thus God tried his faith, and it was found to praise and honour.
16 Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and
drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock.
Moses here gains a settlement in Midian, just as his father Jacob had gained one in Syria, Ge 29:2, &c. And both these instances should encourage us to trust Providence, and to follow it. Events that seem inconsiderable, and purely accidental, after wards appear to have been designed by the wisdom of God for very good purposes, and of great consequence to his people. A casual transient occurrence has sometimes occasioned the greatest and happiest turns of a man's life. Observe,
Concerning the seven daughters of Reuel the priest or prince of Midian.
1. They were humble, and very industrious, according as the employment of the country was: they drew water for their father's flock, Ex 2:16. If their father was a prince, it teaches us that even those who are honourably born, and are of quality and distinction in their country, should yet apply themselves to some useful business, and what their hand finds to do do it with all their might. Idleness can be no one's honour. If their father was a priest, it teaches us that ministers' children should, in a special manner, be examples of humility and industry.
2. They were modest, and would not ask this strange Egyptian to come home with them (though handsome and a great courtier), till their father sent for him. Modesty is the ornament of woman.
17 And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up
and helped them, and watered their flock.