10 Interesting Facts About Moses in the Bible

Moses is one of the most important people in the Bible. He was a leader, lawgiver, prophet, and servant of God. From the burning bush to Mount Sinai, Moses' story is filled with miracles, struggles, and powerful lessons of faith. Here are ten interesting facts about Moses in the Bible.

1. Moses Was Saved as a Baby by Pharaoh’s Daughter

Moses was born during a time when Pharaoh ordered all Hebrew baby boys to be killed (Exodus 1:22). His mother placed him in a basket and hid him in the Nile River. Pharaoh’s daughter found the baby and raised him as her own.

Exodus 2:10 (NIV)
"She named him Moses, saying, 'I drew him out of the water.'"

2. He Grew Up in the Egyptian Palace

Although born a Hebrew, Moses was raised in the palace of Pharaoh. He received the best education and lived in luxury, but he never forgot his people.

Acts 7:22 (NIV)
"Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action."

3. Moses Killed an Egyptian and Fled to Midian

After seeing an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, Moses killed the man and buried him. When word spread, Moses fled Egypt and lived in Midian as a shepherd for 40 years.

Exodus 2:15 (NIV)
"When Pharaoh heard of this, he tried to kill Moses, but Moses fled... and lived in Midian."

4. God Spoke to Moses from a Burning Bush

While tending sheep, Moses saw a bush on fire that didn’t burn up. God called him from the flames and gave him a mission to free the Israelites.

Exodus 3:4 (NIV)
"God called to him from within the bush, 'Moses! Moses!' And Moses said, 'Here I am.'"

5. Moses Performed Miracles in Egypt

With God’s help, Moses brought ten plagues on Egypt to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites. Water turned to blood, frogs covered the land, and darkness fell.

Exodus 7:3 (NIV)
"But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I multiply my signs and wonders in Egypt..."

6. He Parted the Red Sea

One of Moses' most famous miracles was parting the Red Sea so the Israelites could escape the Egyptian army. The sea opened, the people walked through, and the waters closed over Pharaoh’s chariots.

Exodus 14:21 (NIV)
"Moses stretched out his hand over the sea... and the waters were divided."

7. Moses Received the Ten Commandments

God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. These laws became the foundation for godly living and are still followed today.

Exodus 31:18 (NIV)
"When the Lord finished speaking... he gave him the two tablets... inscribed by the finger of God."

8. He Spoke Face to Face with God

Moses had a special relationship with God. Scripture says God spoke to him like a friend, something very rare in the Bible.

Exodus 33:11 (NIV)
"The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend."

9. Moses Struck the Rock and Disobeyed God

When the people were thirsty, God told Moses to speak to a rock for water. Instead, Moses struck the rock. Because of this disobedience, he wasn’t allowed to enter the Promised Land.

Numbers 20:12 (NIV)
"Because you did not trust in me enough... you will not bring this community into the land I give them."

10. Moses Died on Mount Nebo

Moses died at 120 years old. God let him see the Promised Land from a distance but did not allow him to enter. He was buried by God, and no one knows where.

Deuteronomy 34:5-6 (NIV)
"And Moses the servant of the Lord died there... and he buried him... but to this day no one knows where his grave is."

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