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Moses Kills the Egyptian

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Exodus 2:11–12
Moses Kills the Egyptian — Exodus 2:11–12

Moses looks to his left. He looks to his right. There is no one watching — and he strikes the Egyptian down and hides him in the sand. The future liberator of Israel begins with a single act of justice. Then he has to run.

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