The Bible laud's Jochebed, Moses' mother for her faith. We read about it in Exodus 1 and 2. Here is an expansion of the biblical story as I imagine it could have happened. Pounding on their door startled Amram and Jochebed awake. “Pharaoh orders every able-bodied man to report for work duty immediately,” a voice cried out. “You’re not scheduled to work today, are you?” Jochebed whispered trying not to wake the children. “No, I’ll find out.” He stuck his head outside the door, “What is it, brother? It’s early. I’m not scheduled to work today.” The official, on ...
by Ward Cushman