Baby Moses in the Basket

Exodus 1:22–2:10

WHAT HAPPENED

A man from the house of Levi took a wife from the daughters of Levi. Later, when she could not hide her child any longer, she made a little basket for him and placed it among the reeds by the river. Pharaoh’s daughter came to the river, saw the basket, and had it brought to her. The child’s sister spoke to Pharaoh’s daughter, and later the child grew and was brought to Pharaoh’s daughter, who named him Moses because she drew him out of the water.

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A Beautiful Baby

A man from the house of Levi took a wife from the daughters of Levi. In time, they had a baby. God was watching over this little child.

Exodus 2:1

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The Little Basket

When the mother could no longer hide her child, she made a little basket from bulrushes for him. She covered it so it would hold together. Then she put the child inside and placed it in the reeds by the river’s bank.

Exodus 2:3

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The Princess Finds Him

Pharaoh’s daughter came down to bathe at the river. Her maidens were walking along the riverside. When she saw the basket among the reeds, she sent her maid to bring it to her.

Exodus 2:5

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Miriam Is Brave

The child’s sister spoke bravely to Pharaoh’s daughter. She asked if she should go and call a nurse from the Hebrew women. She wanted someone to nurse the child for Pharaoh’s daughter.

Exodus 2:7

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His Name Is Moses

The child grew, and later he was brought to Pharaoh’s daughter. He became her son. She named him Moses because she drew him out of the water.

Exodus 2:10

MEMORY VERSE · New King James Version (NKJV)

“God the Refuge of His People and Conqueror of the Nations To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”

Psalms 46:1

WHAT WE LEARN

God was caring for this child from the very beginning. He saw the baby by the river and guided each step with gentle care. Jesus also shows us God’s loving heart, because He welcomes and cares for the small and helpless.

DID YOU KNOW?

Moses was named because Pharaoh’s daughter drew him out of the water.

TALK ABOUT IT

Who saw the basket by the river?
What did the mother make for the child?
Who spoke to Pharaoh’s daughter?
What name did Pharaoh’s daughter give the child?

PRAY ABOUT IT

Dear God, thank You for watching over children with loving care. Please help us trust You, because You see us and hold us close. Amen.

📍 Where it happened: Egypt, beside the Nile River

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