Exodus 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 2:5 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river; and her maidens walked along by the river's side; an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 2:5 — KJV
“And the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river; and her maidens walked along by the river's side; and when she saw the ark among the flags, she sent her maid to fetch it.”
— Exodus 2:5 (KJV)
Exodus 2:5 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 2:5
“And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 2:5: came, wash, herself
“And it went out to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and ascended up on the south side unto Kadeshbarnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa: Maalehacrebbim: or, the going up to Acrabbim”
Shares key themes with Exodus 2:5: along, side, ark
“And his daughter in law, Phinehas' wife, was with child, near to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and travailed; for her pains came upon her. be delivered: or, cry out came: Heb. were turned”
Shares key themes with Exodus 2:5: daughter, came, herself
“And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kirjathjearim, saying, The Philistines have brought again the ark of the LORD; come ye down, and fetch it up to you.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 2:5: down, ark, sent
“And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest unto me.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 2:5: came, saw, ark
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