Exodus 18:4
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The other son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God of my father was my helper and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh.”
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So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.”
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well.
I love You, O LORD, my strength.
The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.
who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.