^{17 Ref} The shepherds came and drove them away; but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.

^{18 Ref} When they came to Reuel, their father, he said, "How is it that you have returned so early today?"

^{19 Ref} They said, "An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and moreover he drew water for us, and watered the flock."