Pharaoh's daughter

biblical figure

Pharaoh's daughter is a biblical figure known for her role in the story of Moses. She is credited with rescuing the infant Moses from the Nile River, defying her father’s orders to kill Hebrew male infants. By adopting Moses and raising him in the Egyptian palace, she played a critical part in the divine plan for the Israelites’ eventual liberation from slavery. Her actions demonstrate compassion and courage amidst a backdrop of oppression, highlighting the complexities of her character as a woman caught between her loyalty to her father and her empathy for the oppressed.