Moses

Also known as: Moshe, Musa

Born: 1526 BCE Died: 1406 BCE Era: exodus

Moses

The greatest prophet of the Hebrew Bible, who led Israel out of Egyptian slavery. Raised in Pharaoh’s court, fled to Midian, encountered God in the burning bush. Delivered the Ten Plagues, parted the Red Sea, received the Torah on Mount Sinai. Led Israel for 40 years but was not permitted to enter the Promised Land. Author of the first five books of the Bible. One of the most frequently mentioned prophets in the Quran.

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