Moses

Moses' Story

Follow his life from a basket by the Nile to the top of Mount Nebo. Read each event in Scripture, and see how it all fits together.

Tap any event to read it in Scripture, compare the accounts, and move through the story.

Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy tell Moses' life mostly in order. In Deuteronomy, Moses retells some earlier events near the end of his life. The Bible gives his age at a few points but no dates. Where the details differ, the event says so.

Part 1 of 10

Born in Egypt

Israel is enslaved in Egypt. Moses is born, hidden in a basket, and raised by Pharaoh's daughter.

  1. A painting of the Israelites enslaved in Egypt
    1. Exodus 1:8–22Israel Enslaved in EgyptEgypt
  2. A painting of Pharaoh's daughter finding the baby Moses in a basket by the Nile
    2. Exodus 2:1–10 · 3 accountsMoses in the BasketThe Nile River
  3. A painting of Moses seeing an Egyptian beat a Hebrew slave
    3. Exodus 2:11–15 · 2 accountsMoses Kills an EgyptianEgypt

Part 2 of 10

Called in Midian

Moses flees to Midian and marries there. God calls him from a burning bush and sends him back to Egypt.

  1. A painting of Moses helping the daughters of the priest of Midian at a well
    4. Exodus 2:15–22At the Well in MidianMidian
  2. A painting of Moses before the burning bush
    5. Exodus 3:1–22 · 2 accountsThe Burning BushMount Sinai (Horeb) · Signs and Wonders · Major Teachings
  3. A painting of Moses' staff becoming a snake at the mountain of God
    6. Exodus 4:1–17God Gives Moses SignsMount Sinai (Horeb) · Signs and Wonders
  4. A painting of Aaron meeting Moses at the mountain of God
    7. Exodus 4:18–31Moses Returns to Egypt

Part 3 of 10

Before Pharaoh

Moses and Aaron ask Pharaoh to let Israel go. Pharaoh refuses and makes the people's work harder.

  1. A painting of Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh
    8. Exodus 5:1–23“Let My People Go”Egypt
  2. A painting of Moses speaking to the weary Israelites in Egypt
    9. Exodus 6:1–13God Renews His PromiseEgypt
  3. A painting of Aaron's staff becoming a serpent before Pharaoh
    10. Exodus 7:1–13Aaron's Staff Becomes a SerpentEgypt · Signs and Wonders

Part 4 of 10

The Plagues and the Passover

God sends plagues on Egypt. After the first Passover, Pharaoh lets Israel go.

  1. A painting of the Nile turned to blood
    11. Exodus 7:14–25The Nile Turns to BloodThe Nile River · Signs and Wonders
  2. A painting of the plague of frogs in Egypt
    12. Exodus 8:1–15The Plague of FrogsEgypt · Signs and Wonders
  3. A painting of the plague of gnats in Egypt
    13. Exodus 8:16–19The Plague of GnatsEgypt · Signs and Wonders
  4. A painting of the plague of flies in Egypt
    14. Exodus 8:20–32The Plague of FliesEgypt · Signs and Wonders
  5. A painting of the plague on Egypt's livestock
    15. Exodus 9:1–7The Livestock DieEgypt · Signs and Wonders
  6. A painting of the plague of boils in Egypt
    16. Exodus 9:8–12The Plague of BoilsEgypt · Signs and Wonders
  7. A painting of the plague of hail in Egypt
    17. Exodus 9:13–35The Plague of HailEgypt · Signs and Wonders
  8. A painting of the plague of locusts in Egypt
    18. Exodus 10:1–20The Plague of LocustsEgypt · Signs and Wonders
  9. A painting of the three days of darkness over Egypt
    19. Exodus 10:21–29Three Days of DarknessEgypt · Signs and Wonders
  10. A painting of an Israelite family eating the first Passover
    20. Exodus 12:1–28The First PassoverEgypt · Major Teachings
  11. A painting of the Israelites leaving Egypt
    21. Exodus 12:29–42Israel Leaves EgyptEgypt · Signs and Wonders

Part 5 of 10

Through the Sea

God leads Israel with a pillar of cloud and fire, and they cross the Red Sea on dry ground.

  1. A painting of the pillar of fire leading Israel by night
    22. Exodus 13:17–22Led by Cloud and FireSigns and Wonders
  2. A painting of Israel crossing the Red Sea on dry ground
    23. Exodus 14:1–31Crossing the Red SeaThe Red Sea · Signs and Wonders
  3. A painting of Miriam and the women of Israel singing by the sea
    24. Exodus 15:1–21The Song of the SeaThe Red Sea · Major Teachings

Part 6 of 10

Journey to Sinai

In the desert God gives water, manna and quail, and Moses learns to share the work of leading.

  1. A painting of Moses making the bitter water at Marah sweet
    25. Exodus 15:22–27Bitter Water Made SweetMarah · Signs and Wonders
  2. A painting of the Israelites gathering manna in the desert
    26. Exodus 16:1–36Manna and QuailThe Wilderness of Sin · Signs and Wonders
  3. A painting of Moses striking the rock at Horeb
    27. Exodus 17:1–7Water from the RockRephidim · Signs and Wonders
  4. A painting of Aaron and Hur holding up Moses' hands during the battle with Amalek
    28. Exodus 17:8–16Victory over AmalekRephidim
  5. A painting of Moses judging the people while Jethro watches
    29. Exodus 18:1–27Jethro Visits MosesMount Sinai (Horeb)

Part 7 of 10

At Mount Sinai

God gives the Ten Commandments and his covenant. Israel worships a golden calf, and Moses pleads for them.

  1. A painting of God coming down on Mount Sinai in fire and smoke
    30. Exodus 19:1–25God Comes Down on Mount SinaiMount Sinai (Horeb)
  2. A painting of the people at Mount Sinai when God gave the Ten Commandments
    31. Exodus 20:1–21 · 2 accountsThe Ten CommandmentsMount Sinai (Horeb) · Major Teachings
  3. A painting of Moses sealing the covenant at the foot of Mount Sinai
    32. Exodus 24:1–11The Covenant Is SealedMount Sinai (Horeb)
  4. A painting of Moses and Joshua climbing Mount Sinai toward the cloud
    33. Exodus 24:12–18Forty Days on the MountainMount Sinai (Horeb)
  5. A painting of Moses about to break the tablets at the golden calf
    34. Exodus 32:1–35 · 2 accountsThe Golden CalfMount Sinai (Horeb)
  6. A painting of Moses at the Tent of Meeting
    35. Exodus 33:7–11Face to Face at the Tent of Meeting
  7. A painting of Moses sheltering in the rock as God's glory passes by
    36. Exodus 33:12–34:9Moses Sees God's GloryMount Sinai (Horeb) · Major Teachings · Prayers of Moses
  8. A painting of Moses coming down Mount Sinai with his face shining
    37. Exodus 34:27–35The Face of Moses ShinesMount Sinai (Horeb)
  9. A painting of the glory of the LORD filling the tabernacle
    38. Exodus 40:16–38The Tabernacle Is Set Up
  10. A painting of Moses anointing Aaron as priest
    39. Leviticus 8:1–9:24Aaron and His Sons Become Priests

Part 8 of 10

In the Wilderness

Israel refuses to enter Canaan and wanders for 40 years. Moses faces rebellion, loss and his own failure.

  1. A painting of Israel setting out from Mount Sinai behind the ark
    40. Numbers 10:11–36Leaving Mount SinaiThe Wilderness of Paran
  2. A painting of Moses with the 70 elders at the Tent of Meeting
    41. Numbers 11:1–35Seventy Elders and the QuailSigns and Wonders
  3. A painting of Moses crying out to God for Miriam
    42. Numbers 12:1–16Miriam and Aaron Speak Against MosesSigns and Wonders
  4. A painting of the spies returning with a huge cluster of grapes
    43. Numbers 13:1–33 · 2 accountsThe Twelve SpiesKadesh
  5. A painting of Israel refusing to enter the promised land
    44. Numbers 14:1–45 · 2 accountsIsrael Refuses to Enter the LandKadesh
  6. A painting of the ground opening during Korah's rebellion
    45. Numbers 16:1–50Korah's RebellionSigns and Wonders
  7. A painting of Aaron's staff that budded and produced almonds
    46. Numbers 17:1–13Aaron's Staff BudsSigns and Wonders
  8. A painting of Moses striking the rock at Meribah
    47. Numbers 20:1–13Moses Strikes the RockKadesh · Signs and Wonders
  9. A painting of Aaron's last moments on Mount Hor
    48. Numbers 20:22–29Aaron Dies on Mount HorMount Hor
  10. A painting of the bronze serpent Moses set on a pole
    49. Numbers 21:4–9The Bronze SerpentSigns and Wonders
  11. A painting of Moses sending messengers to Sihon, king of the Amorites
    50. Numbers 21:21–35 · 2 accountsVictories over Sihon and Og
  12. A painting of the daughters of Zelophehad standing before Moses
    51. Numbers 27:1–11The Daughters of Zelophehad
  13. A painting of Moses laying his hands on Joshua
    52. Numbers 27:12–23Joshua Chosen to Lead

Part 9 of 10

Last Words

On the plains of Moab, Moses teaches the law again, blesses the tribes, and dies on Mount Nebo.

  1. A painting of Moses speaking to Israel on the plains of Moab
    53. Deuteronomy 1:1–8Moses Teaches Israel AgainThe plains of Moab
  2. A painting of Moses setting life and death before Israel
    54. Deuteronomy 30:11–20Choose LifeThe plains of Moab · Major Teachings
  3. A painting of Moses telling Joshua to be strong and courageous
    55. Deuteronomy 31:1–23“Be Strong and Courageous”
  4. A painting of Moses reciting his song to Israel
    56. Deuteronomy 31:30–32:47The Song of MosesMajor Teachings
  5. A painting of Moses blessing the tribes of Israel
    57. Deuteronomy 33:1–29Moses Blesses the TribesMajor Teachings
  6. A painting of Moses looking out over the promised land from Mount Nebo
    58. Deuteronomy 34:1–12The Death of MosesMount Nebo

Part 10 of 10

After His Death

Long after his death, Moses appears with Jesus on a high mountain.

  1. A painting of Moses and Elijah appearing with Jesus on the mountain
    59. Luke 9:28–36 · 3 accountsMoses Appears with JesusA high mountain