Why did Moses flee from Egypt?

Why did Moses flee from Egypt?

• A. Because it was known that he had killed an Egyptian who mistreated an Israelite
• B. Because of famine
• C. Because he disobeyed Pharaoh
• D. Because he worshiped a golden calf

Answer: (A)

Moses fled Egypt because he killed an Egyptian who was mistreating a Hebrew. When he saw the harsh abuse, he intervened and killed the man, then buried him. Realizing Pharaoh would seek punishment for murder, Moses fled to escape potential retaliation and to avoid facing the consequences. The other scenarios—famine, disobedience to Pharaoh, or worshiping a golden calf—happen at different points in the narrative and do not explain his immediate departure.

Moses fled Egypt because he killed an Egyptian who was mistreating a Hebrew. When he saw the harsh abuse, he intervened and killed the man, then buried him. Realizing Pharaoh would seek punishment for murder, Moses fled to escape potential retaliation and to avoid facing the consequences. The other scenarios—famine, disobedience to Pharaoh, or worshiping a golden calf—happen at different points in the narrative and do not explain his immediate departure.