Exodus and wilderness period

Moses

Leader, prophet, and mediator of the covenant at Sinai

Editorial status

Reviewed against Scripture references. Links open the cited WEB passages.

Profile

Moses is raised in Pharaoh’s household, called by God at the burning bush, and sent to lead Israel out of Egypt. He guides the people through the wilderness and receives the covenant instructions at Mount Sinai.

Relationships

Aaron

Brother and spokesman

Basis: Exodus 4; Exodus 7

Miriam

Sister and prophetess

Basis: Exodus 2; Exodus 15:20

Zipporah

Wife

Basis: Exodus 2:21

Amram and Jochebed

Parents

Basis: Exodus 6:20

Major events

Rescue in infancy

Moses is hidden, placed among the reeds, and raised in Pharaoh’s household.

Exodus 2:1–10

Burning bush

God calls Moses and commissions him to return to Egypt.

Exodus 3

The Exodus

Moses leads Israel as the people depart from Egypt.

Exodus 12–14

Covenant at Sinai

Israel arrives at Sinai and receives the covenant commandments.

Exodus 19–20