When he was placed outside, Pharaoh’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son. God does not need a Chrisitan to fullful what He wants to fulfill. Nor is she signified as one of the most prolific builders of her time. Acts 7:20-22: At that Moses was born, and he was no ordinary child. Especally Bibibical ones. Question: "Who was Moses’ mother?" This baby grew up a grandson of Pharaoh and brother to the Pharaoh's son. As Mother Rachel Midrash states, “Thus even in Egypt, the heart of darkness, light managed to penetrate. Dr. Julie Barrier is the co-director of Preach It, Teach It. These ships brought back thirty-one live myrrh trees, which later ironically served as one of the precious gifts presented to baby Jesus, the King of Kings. “This is one of the Hebrew babies,” she said. Moses probably lived in the palace with his mother (Pharaoh's daughter), Pharaoh, and the rest of his family, for about 35 years. What an interesting scene that would have been, to say the least. We have seen Hatshepsuts statues etc in these documentries, but they never mention she was Moses adoptive mother. She built extensively in Thebes in a style unrivaled for over 1000 years, and is mostly noted for her grandiose ancient temple Deir el Bahri. The pharaoh’s daughter, prompted by the whispering of God, responds to this special baby. Moses' natural mother got her baby back, if only until he was weaned. Moses' Hebrew mother, Jochebed, secretly hid him when the Pharaoh ordered all newborn Hebrew boys to be killed in order to reduce the population of the Israelites. Moses Was Not His Egyptian Name ‍In the medieval period, Abraham ibn Ezra (1089-1167) went so far as to suggest that Moses was really his name; instead, Pharaoh’s daughter gave Moses an Egyptian name: שם משה – מתורגם מלשון מצרי בלשון הקדש, ושמו בלשון מצרים היה מוניוס. For three months he was cared for in his father’s house. His sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him. With her father’s blessing, she raises Moses as if he were her own natural child. Unlike the pha­raoh who knew Joseph, the pharaoh of Moses is cruel and vindictive. He describes the scene as these men throwing a holy fit – yelling, cajoling, imploring, and beckoning the Pharaoh to get rid of this baby at once. Enter the Pharaoh’s daughter (Josephus calls her Thermuthis), who coincidentally happened to be at the river washing herself at this exact moment in time. When he was old enough, he went to live with Pharaoh's daughter and became her son. He describes the scene as these men throwing a holy fit – yelling, cajoling, imploring, and beckoning the Pharaoh to get rid of this baby at once. THIS is the baby they were warning him about, that would lead to the diminishment of Egyptian rule. Moses, as she calls him (for the Egyptians call water by the name of Mo, and Uses because he was saved out of it), is a convenient answer to her dilemma as his basket suddenly appears before her during her ritual bathing. As a wise ruler, however, she has learned to appreciate a different culture, and she has the discernment to know that the pagan worship of the sun god Ra, or Isis, did not compare to the Hebrew’s one true God. Then Pharaoh’s daughter went down to the Nile to bathe, and her attendants were walking along the river bank. “This is one of the Hebrew babies,” she said. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. How to Stay Young and Strong. He melts, much to the chagrin of his advisors, and allows her to keep and raise this baby as her own. Found [edit | edit source] Moses was found by Queen Tuya, Seti I's wife. While this account in Moses' life has elicited different opinions and views from people, it also gives us valuable insights into our own callings and responses to God's call over our lives. Just as Joseph’s rise to power with the Egyptian pharaoh years before in a pivotal time during the land’s severe famine saved Israel, so too does God bring an unlikely character to the scene: an Egyptian daughter of the pharaoh, who by virtue of her position, is the one person to set the stage for Israel’s survival (ironically since her father is the sworn enemy of the Jewish nation). Hatshepsut’s death occurred in 1458 B.C. Incidentally, this writing comes in handy when he sits down to write the Torah many years later in the deserts of Mt. She also knew that Moses’ Shekinah that had affected her, would naturally affect her father in the same way. Some say that the name Moses was an Egyptian name like "mose" in Thutmose. One can imagine the fear in her heart as she prepares to show him to her father. With her father’s blessing, she raises Moses as if he were her own natural child. A baby boy was born to an Israelite family from the tribe of Levi. So why does she do it? So it is sometimes that in places where darkness seems invincible, the light of mercy can break through where you least expect it, even where evil is blackest.”. She is mentioned in only 5 verses in the Bible. Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this baby and nurse him for me, and I will pay you.” So the woman took and the baby and nursed him. She has found the adopted heir that can protect her father’s dynasty and give her the legitimate right to rule. Well, it wasn’t an accident. Hatshepsut also watched the ruthlessness of her father as his answer to governing a growing minority was not handled with political savvy or skillful maneuvering, but rather with tyrannical force. Egypt, though, still maintained a reputation as a powerhouse in education, architecture, philosophy, military, and engineering. Dr. Why the genocide? She exhibits her tremendous wisdom and strength of character by acknowledging God’s nudging, and places this beautiful baby boy into her father’s arms. Then she put Moses in the basket and laid it among the reeds by the bank of the Nile. Holy Moses! But while she is tutoring him in all the Egyptian ways, remember that she has his birth mother, Jochabed, nursing him for what is guessed to be anywhere from 3 to 7 years. Not only is Moses instructed in both Egyptian and Hebrew traditions, but she is as well. They were both women of courage and strength. It should concern her, though, that this is not just any child, but a Hebrew child. This did not show his strength as ruler, but rather his fear and weakness as a man. She doesn’t have the hatred of them that her father does, as evidenced by adopting a Hebrew boy, and legend has it that in 1488 B.C., when Moses is 40 years old, she converts to Judaism. Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. As president of Sound Concepts, (1982-89)  Julie worked with BR productions, New York City, N.Y. She worked as a composer for children's television series, movie scores, educational resources, and as an arranger for Christian artists. Moses more than likely did not see her while he was in exile for 40 years in the desert. Hatshepsut, then, had every political motive to acquire a son, and it makes total sense that she whisks away what appears to be an orphaned infant boy when she sees him alone on the river. Moses on Mount Sinai prcas1817 options. The Pharaoh’s daughter, immediately in love with the baby Moses and desirable of saving the Egyptian dynasty, brings him home. Born into a Levite family, Moses’ natural parents, Jochebed (mother) and Amram (father) reared Moses until he was about 3 months old. Moses’ birth occurs against the backdrop of a horrific, recurring event in history when a power-hungry leader attempts to extinguish the Jewish nation by genocide. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Hatshepsut began her 22-year reign as pharaoh 14 years after her father’s coronation around  1512 B.C. She provides him with the finest education that Egypt had to offer in geography, history, music, Egyptian law (later influential in Mosaic law) mathematics, writing, literature, and philosophy. 2:7) (BT Suspected adulteress Sotah loc. Original Question: Did Moses have an Egyptian brother? Expanded upon by Josephus and other biblical translations, Moses was an exceedingly beautiful boy, and that his beauty was so remarkable that many people would stop to look and stare at him. The Book of Jubilees (Jubilees 47:5) and Josephus both name her as Thermouthis (Greek: Θερμουθις), also transliterated as Tharmuth and Thermutis, the Greek name of Renenutet, the Egyptian snake deity. Ridley Scott's 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' tells the story of Moses, whom many consider the founder of monotheism. ( Log Out /  This future queen rather demonstrates how courageous and determined she is. ... Jochebed would have been fully aware of the Egyptian false gods. While growing up, Moses lived the carefree life of a prince. She grooms him as a future leader and as a beloved son, inadvertently giving him the leadership tools that would serve him well during the famous Jewish Exodus. Now the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, and her maidens walked beside the river; she saw the basket among the reeds and sent her maid to fetch it. Hatshepsut, according to Egyptian rule, must have a son or husband in order to be considered his legitimate heir and successor. It does say in the Bible that Moses was a fine child. She knew that her father still mourned for his other sons’ that had died. Knowing that he was cementing the heir of his dynasty didn’t hurt matters either. The sacred scribes and counselors react strongly, to say the least, when they see this Hebrew boy brought into the Pharaoh’s presence. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Being part of the Royal Family, if he rode out on a chariot, the people on the street bowed. Only Josephus gives us the clues as to what happened here. And the girl went and got the baby’s mother. 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She took pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews’ children.” Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” And Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Go.” So the girl went and called the child’s mother. That well-known narrative in which Moses’ mother hides him in the Nile until he is found and raised by the pharaoh’s daughter looks a lot like a heavy-handed attempt to explain that despite all the indications that Moses was Egyptian — especially his name — … Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. One that she could receive the death penalty for if caught raising it, princess or not. She knows she is his favorite child, and is rumored to be unimaginably beautiful, but she cannot rely upon these factors to help her in such a combustible situation. Julie has authored over 400 published works: books, movie scores, journal articles, dramas, choral and orchestral pieces, devotionals and blogs. 3 Lessons I Learned About God From My Pup, 4 Ways to Prepare Your Child for a Positive, Peaceful School Year, 5 Lessons Mary Taught Me about Being a Mother, 5 Life Lessons I Learned While Facing Death. Hatshepsut’s 22-year reign as queen, beginning around 1512 B.C., is considered to be the most successful empire Egypt ever had. She increased the mining industry, reestablished trade networks, built a huge number of statues, and successfully funded a mission to the Land of Punt, which  included 5 enormous ships. The pharoah’s daughter, unnamed in the Bible, ultimately becomes a huge figure in Jewish and Egyptian history, not by her name, but by her deeds and by her faithfulness to one of God’s chosen people. The Pharaohs daughter, immediately in love with the baby Moses and desirable of saving the Egyptian dynasty, brings him home. THIS is the baby they were warning him about, that would lead to the diminishment of Egyptian rule. We can understand from this conjecture, that Moses had access to the cream of everything in Egypt. Julie has been a concert artist, professor and conference speaker. Moses, as she calls him (for the Egyptians call water by the name of Mo, and Uses because he was saved out of it), is a convenient answer to her dilemma as his basket suddenly appears before her during her ritual bathing. Here are the only two Bible passages mentioning Moses’ adoptive mother: Exodus 2:1-8: Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman, and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She opened it and saw the baby. Meanwhile, Leviticus Rabbah(Leviticus Rabbah 1:3… Perhaps she also has tremendous compassion for this crying child, alluding to a gentle nature quite opposite to that of her father, and understands what his future holds if she does not save him. We all know Moses’ Hebrew mother, Jochabed, and his famous brother and sister, Aaron and Miriam. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Exodus says Moses checked to make sure no … When she opened it she saw the child; and lo, the babe was crying. Interestingly, God does not give her a name, nor does the writer of the book of Exodus, her adoptive son Moses. She loves this boy, and one can assume that she grows to have an appreciation for his mother and his people as well through her contact with Jochabed. It relates in Leviticus Rabbah 1:3 of how God said He will take her in and call her Y… In both stories, it is the mother who is the active parent (in the Egyptian version, Osiris is dead; in the Hebrew account, Moses’ father is … The sacred scribes and counselors react strongly, to say the least, when they see this Hebrew boy brought into the Pharaoh’s presence. Each also enjoyed the providence of God’s protection. But who was this brave Egyptian princess? The Egyptian princess names the infant in a way that reflects his discovery. It does say in the Bible that Moses was a fine child. 5 Ways Hoping in Heaven Will Help You Survive! Why doesn’t she try to adopt an orphaned Egyptian boy instead? Since she promoted peace and did not try to extend the boundaries of the empire like her father, she concentrated the country’s resources into rebuilding and is thus regarded as one of the world’s most prolific builders ever. And how could this one woman be the answer to it all? Incidentally, this writing comes in handy when he sits down to write the Torah many years later in the deserts of Mt. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! For three months he was cared for in his father’s house. As Mother Rachel Midrash states, “Thus even in Egypt, the heart of darkness, light managed to penetrate. Adeptly, she already realized that her father was grasping at straws to retain his diminishing power and did so by wiping out vulnerable, defenseless, innocent children. His mother hid him for three months so the Egyptians would not kill him. So why does she do it? Some men are unique because they represent God in and with their lives. Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this baby and nurse him for me, and I will pay you.” So the woman took and the baby and nursed him. She grooms him as a future leader and as a beloved son, inadvertently giving him the leadership tools that would serve him well during the famous Jewish Exodus. The pharoah’s daughter, unnamed in the Bible, ultimately becomes a huge figure in Jewish and Egyptian history, not by her name, but by her deeds and by her faithfulness to one of God’s chosen people. He stretched his country’s military and financial resources to the brink, and Egypt was becoming economically vulnerable to other nations. The pharaoh’s daughter takes a tremendous risk bringing this baby back to the palace. A daughter of Pharaoh named Bithiah is mentioned in I Chronicles 4:18. I started going on the internet reading stories of Moses and searching for the connections between the Paraohs of that time and you made it very clear to understand and see the link between the two. During her formative years, she watched the Egyptian dynasty, ruled by her father, become weaker and weaker, since his goal was primarily to conquer other nations while putting the country’s infrastructure on the backburner. (Exodus 2:1-10)(Acts 7:20-22) She is the reigning Egyptian Pharaoh’s only daughter during the time Moses was floating down the Nile river. This was typical behavior if an emperor takes the throne out of revenge or spite, but this was not the case. ( Log Out /  Moses - Moses - Years and deeds: One of the measures taken by the Egyptians to restrict the growth of the Hebrews was to order the death of all newborn Hebrew males. She has found the adopted heir that can protect her father’s dynasty and give her the legitimate right to rule. They were an integral part in each others’ lives, and one could not have succeeded without the other. And the girl went and got the baby’s mother. This is a baby that could be the one to overthrow her dynasty as the scribes foretold, instead of the one to save it. My son who is 32, and I love documentries. Upon recent archaeological excavations of her sarcophagus in the 20th tomb of the Valley of the Kings (KV20), we know that she probably died of a combination of diabetes, bone cancer, and an infection from an abscessed tooth. She comes onto the scene after Moses has grown up. So that is how Moses' own mother But the pharaoh’s daughter does not argue with them, as she could. They run and are able to go to a riverbed on the Nile River. Through the Pharaoh's daughter (identified as Queen Bithia in the Midrash ), the child was adopted as a foundling from the Nile river and grew up with the Egyptian royal family. We also do not know if she was present when her beloved son, Moses, began appealing to her stepson, Thutmose III, to free the slaves. But the pharaoh’s daughter does not argue with them, as she could. Resource includes 13 slide PowerPoint with videos to match, 2 worksheets, bible reference sheet, role play activity, extension work. (The Jewish Midrash suggests that he had the Shekinah surrounding him, which could be described as God’s spirit presence being seen and felt through Moses’ countenance.) His mother sent him down the Nile and went back to her hovel with Aaron and Miriam. Egypt, though, still maintained a reputation as a powerhouse in education, architecture, philosophy, military, and engineering. He uses it all. Change ). She opened it and saw the baby. According to the Bible, her most significant accomplishment was raising a young Hebrew boy, a boy that had been ordered by her father to be murdered, and providing him with a most excellent education. All of these accomplishments would not have been possible, except for her momentous decision to adopt a little Hebrew orphan boy. We know that Moses was born … The pharaoh’s daughter, seemingly one of the most influential women in Egyptian history, is not remembered for her unusual style of dynastic rule. Nor is she signified as one of the most prolific builders of her time. The pharaoh also was listening to his sacred counselors foretelling of a Hebrew man who would lift up his nation above the Egyptians. His older sister, Miriam (15 years his senior), and his brother 3-year old Aaron were safe from Pharaoh’s edict … He was also very loving towards his "mother", Queen Tuya, his "father", Pharaoh Seti, and his "older brother", Rameses. She even has the wherewithal to get him a Hebrew wet nurse (and unwittingly hires Moses’ natural mother) instead of an Egyptian one, proving that the concerns of racial bigotry and religious discrimination meant little to her. This future queen rather demonstrates how courageous and determined she is. Then Pharaoh’s daughter went down to the Nile to bathe, and her attendants were walking along the river bank. When Moses was a little baby, his mother, brother Aaron, and sister Miriam have to run from the Egyptian Warriors. His life was saved by the discernment and courage of his parents and the affections of Pharaoh’s daughter. She does not stand by silently either, waiting for a decision to be handed down. … She was the only surviving child of Thutmose I (her other two brothers had died), whose reign began approximately in 1526 B.C. She [Pharaoh’s daughter] named him Moses [Hebrew Mosheh], ‘because,’ she said, ‘I drew him out [Hebrew meshitihu] of the water' . I just want to say thank you for writing this article on Moses and Hatshepsut. Each also enjoyed the providence of God’s protection. Not only did the mother of Moses now get her orders as to what should be done with the child, but additionally those orders contained a degree of wisdom far beyond any wisdom she had herself. These ships brought back thirty-one live myrrh trees, which later ironically served as one of the precious gifts presented to baby Jesus, the King of Kings. According to tradition, Moses’ parents, Amram and Jochebed (whose other children were Aaron and Miriam), hid him for three months and then set him afloat on the Nile in a reed basket … Mose… Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. Has the Biblical Moses Been Identified in Secular Egyptian … I’m taking a philosophy and history class in college and we been having discussions about Moses and the Pharaohs of Egypt during his time and since we have no actual archaeological evidence that Moses existed, most historians don’t believe the Exodus ever happened and because of the time period of the exodus, Moses couldn’t have existed since it doesn’t match with the King that ruled at the time. She also knew that Moses’ Shekinah that had affected her, would naturally affect her father in the same way. According to Josephus, these scribes warned the Egyptian pharaoh, “That there would be a child born to the Israelites, who, if he were reared, would bring the Egyptian dominion low, and would raise the Israelites; that he would excel all men in virtue, and obtain a glory that would be remembered through all ages.” (Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews 9:2). She does not stand by silently either, waiting for a decision to be handed down. She doesn’t have the hatred of them that her father does, as evidenced by adopting a Hebrew boy, and legend has it that in 1488 B.C., when Moses is 40 years old, she converts to Judaism. She was the one who gave him his name, Moses, meaning to draw out, saying "I drew him out of the water." This fear ruled his life as he was constantly looking over his shoulder for his throne to be overthrown. Since she promoted peace and did not try to extend the boundaries of the empire like her father, she concentrated the country’s resources into rebuilding and is thus regarded as one of the world’s most prolific builders ever. Does this sound eerily similar to another man born nearly 1,500 years later, when murderous rampages are ordered by King Herod for all male children under 2 years of age? She, unfortunately, had neither. Knowing that their entire family could be destroyed if they were caught, Moses’ parents made the heavy decision to entrust God with their precious son, and sent him down the river in a papyrus basket, under the watchful eye of his Miriam, his sister. The Egyptian pharaoh knows that the Jewish nation was becoming too numerous, and if not checked, could become a severe threat to his dynasty simply by their sheer strength in numbers. The infant Moses, born in approximately 1526 B.C., is placed in a basket and set into the Nile river as his family tries to avoid the Egyptian Pharoah’s orders that all boys be put to death. He would have had the best. When the child grew older, she took him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son. She exhibits her tremendous wisdom and strength of character by acknowledging God’s nudging, and places this beautiful baby boy into her father’s arms. Expanded upon by Josephus and other biblical translations, Moses was an exceedingly beautiful boy, and that his beauty was so remarkable that many people would stop to look and stare at him. The infant Moses, born in approximately 1526 B.C., is placed in a basket and set into the Nile river as his family tries to avoid the Egyptian Pharoah’s orders that all boys be put to death. Moses would not have become the educated, militaristic, powerful leader of the Hebrew nation, and scribe of the Torah if not for her tutelage, love, and willingness to risk everything she had for him. And how could this one woman be the answer to it all? This future queen rather demonstrates how courageous and determined she is. Moses is a fictional character. ( Log Out /  This was typical behavior if an emperor takes the throne out of revenge or spite, but this was not the case. In a matter of weeks battle… Bithiah named the baby Moses. Mother Took Care of Moses lfwas0071 options. The Book of Exodus (Exodus 2:5) does not give a name to Pharaoh's daughter, or to her father; she is referred to in Hebrew as simply the Bat-Paroh (Hebrew: בת־פרעה‎), a Hebrew phrase that literally translates to "daughter of Pharaoh." ( Log Out /  After God revealed to him his true h… The Pharaoh’s Daughter – Moses’ Adoptive Mother, The Pharaoh’s Daughter – Moses’ Adoptive Mother, Bend Them Like Hatshepsut | Since Time Began, The Green-Eyed Monster | Since Time Began, Don’t Know Much About History | Since Time Began, Making Egypt Great Again | Since Time Began. The pharaoh’s daughter, prompted by the whispering of God, responds to this special baby. She even has the wherewithal to get him a Hebrew wet nurse (and unwittingly hires Moses’ natural mother) instead of an Egyptian one, proving that the concerns of racial bigotry and religious discrimination meant little to her. Moses’ privileged lifestyle came to a grinding halt when he murdered an Egyptian taskmaster who he’d seen abusing a Jewish slave. we know she was the pharaohs daughter!!! Moses and Giving of the Law prcas1798 options. While there is no direct evidence of her conversion, history does show that her successor and stepson Thutmose III, after the slaves’ massive Exodus and 20 years after his ascension to the throne, begins to obliterate all of her statues, buildings, and her name as Pharaoh. (The Jewish Midrash suggests that he had the Shekinah surrounding him, which could be described as God’s spirit presence being seen and felt through Moses’ countenance.) However, Moses was also very privileged and insensitive towards those "beneath" him. His birth mother had the courage and wisdom to not allow … Those of you familiar with Dreamworks’ The Prince of Egypt may be tempted to assume this was all just an accident, because Moses is the good guy, right? Putting these women in context helps me to paint a clearer picture of that time, and how GOD is truely in everything. Thank you again and again. Moses’ biological mother was Yokhevedh & she was of Israelite origin. A Higher Wisdom. (Exodus 6:20; Numbers 26:59) His adoptive 'Egyptian mother' was the 'daughter of Pharaoh', and is unnamed. He melts, much to the chagrin of his advisors, and allows her to keep and raise this baby as her own. In the book of Exodus the daughter of Pharaoh who rescued Moses is not named. Based on the year that Moses was born and the ruling 18th Egyptian dynasty of the time, she is widely believed by scholars to be Hatshepsut. The Midianites were semi-nomadic tribes that lived in a wide area in … She built extensively in Thebes in a style unrivaled for over 1000 years, and is mostly noted for her grandiose ancient temple Deir el Bahri. One that she could receive the death penalty for if caught raising it, princess or not. He was crying, and she felt sorry for him. 789 results for: moses kills egyptian sort # images thumbs Page . Equally important, his dynasty was also in peril since he did not have any surviving sons, only a daughter. She, unfortunately, had neither. Based on the year that Moses was born and the ruling 18thEgyptian dynasty of the time, she is widely believed by scholars to be Hatshepsut. This fear ruled his life as he was constantly looking over his shoulder for his throne to be overthrown. Moses was one of those men. The Egyptian king is the principal villain of the Exodus story. Because the Princess had gotten the baby out of the river she named him, "Moses" which was an Egyptian name that meant "drawn out." Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. It should concern her, though, that this is not just any child, but a Hebrew child. Perhaps she also has tremendous compassion for this crying child, alluding to a gentle nature quite opposite to that of her father, and understands what his future holds if she does not save him. She loves this boy, and one can assume that she grows to have an appreciation for his mother and his people as well through her contact with Jochabed. The Bible doesn’t give her name but it’s so obvious she had to be the one to save Moses and care for him during her reign which also explains why they tried to erase her from Egypt history. One that is a sworn enemy of the state. Knowing that their entire family could be destroyed if they were caught, Moses’ parents made the heavy decision to entrust God with their precious son, and sent him down the river in a papyrus basket, under the watchful eye of his Miriam, his sister.