Through 40 long years, during which he cared for Reuel’s sheep, married Zipporah, and brought up his sons, Moses developed and honed the quality that came to characterize him.
Selama 40 tahun yang panjang itu, tatkala ia mengurusi domba - domba Reuel, menikahi Zipora, dan membesarkan putra - putranya, Musa memupuk dan mengasah sifat yang kemudian menjadi ciri kepribadiannya.