³² And the men are ^(A)shepherds, for their occupation has been to feed livestock; and they have brought their flocks, their herds, and all that they have.’

³⁴ that you shall say, ‘Your servants’ ^(A)occupation has been with livestock ^(B)from our youth even till now, both we and also our fathers,’ that you may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is ^(C)an^[a] abomination to the Egyptians.”

¹⁷ Then the ^(A)shepherds came and ^(B)drove them away; but Moses stood up and helped them, and ^(C)watered their flock.

¹⁹ And they said, “An Egyptian delivered us from the hand of the shepherds, and he also drew enough water for us and watered the flock.”