Exodus 2:15

Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.

Cross-reference

Exodus 4:19 Historical context

Exodus 4:19 says those seeking Moses' life are dead — directly referencing his flight from Pharaoh.

Exodus 18:4 Historical context

In Exodus 18:4, Moses names his son Eliezer because God delivered him from Pharaoh's sword, directly referencing the flight in Exodus 2:15.

1 Kings 19:1-3 has Elijah fleeing Jezebel's threat into the wilderness — mirroring Moses' flight from Pharaoh.

Acts 7:29 Historical context

Acts 7:29 directly recounts Moses' flight to Midian, citing the same event as a historical fact.

Hebrews 11:27 interprets Moses' departure as an act of faith, not fearing the king — a theological reflection on his flight.

In 1 Kings 19:3, Elijah flees for his life from Jezebel, paralleling Moses' flight from Pharaoh. Both prophets flee royal persecution.

Jeremiah 26:21-23 describes Uriah fleeing a king's threat like Moses, but he is caught and killed — a contrasting outcome.

Matthew 10:23 commands fleeing persecution, directly echoing Moses' response to Pharaoh's threat.

1 Chronicles 1:32 Historical context

1 Chronicles 1:32 traces Midian's lineage to Abraham through Keturah, showing why Moses fled to distant relatives in Midian.

Proverbs 22:3 commends hiding from danger, which Moses exemplifies by fleeing from Pharaoh.

In Genesis 16:6, Hagar flees from Sarai's harsh treatment, similar to Moses fleeing Pharaoh's threat. Both are fugitives from oppression.