a. Narrate the events that led to the marriage between Moses and Zipporah.
b. Explain two reasons for which people seek asylum.
a. The events that led to the marriage between Moses and Zipporah:
Moses was born into a Hebrew family during a time when the Israelites were enslaved In Egypt, Pharaoh, the ruler of Era, had ordered the killing of all Hebrew baby boys to control their population. To save Moses' life, his mother placed him in a basket and set it adrift on the Nile River. The basket Was discovered by Pharaoh's daughter, who took Moses as her own and raised him in the Egyptian royal court.
As Moses grew older, he became aware of his Hebrew heritage and felt a deep connection to his people. One day, while witnessing an Egyptian taskmaster mistreating a Hebrew slave, Moses intervened and ended up killing the taskmaster. Fearing the consequences, Moses fled Egypt and found refuge in Midian.
In Midian, Moses came across a well where he saw seven daughters of the priest of Midian, Jethro attempting to water their father's flock. Some shepherds were harassing them and preventing them from accessing the water. Moses came to their aid, driving away the shepherds and helping the women water their flock. Impressed by Moses' chivalry and strength, the daughters returned home and told their father, Jethro, about the incident. Jethro invited Moses to their home and offered him hospitality. Moses accepted and stayed with Jethro, working as a shepherd and helping to tend to Jethro's flock During his time in Midian, Moses developed a close relationship with Jethrơs family.
Mones' kindness, righteousness, and his encounter with the burning bush, where he received a divine call from God to free the Israelites from bondage, earned him Jethro's respect and trust. Moses eventually expressed his desire to marry one of Jethro's daughters, Zipporah. Jethro gave his consent and Zipporah became Moses' wife. They had two sons together, Gershom and Eliezer. After his marriage. Moses received his divine mission from God to return to Egypt and confront Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites. With Zipporah and their children, Moses embarked on the journey back to Egypt to fulfil his God-given purpose.
b. The following are reasons for which people seek asylum:
1. Persecution: Many people seek asylum due to persecution based on factors such as their race, religion, nationality, political beliefs, or membership in a partícular social group. Seeking asylum allows them to escape persecution and find refuge in a country where they
can live without fear of harm.
2. War and conflict: Individuals fleeing war-torn regions or areas plagued by armed conflict seek asylum to protect themselves and their families from the perils of war. Seeking asylum provides them with a chance to seek safety and rebuild their lives in a more stable environment.
3. Hunger: People can seek asylum as a result of hunger occasioned by drought or adverse weather conditions. They will try to leave the country for a country where they can have access to food.
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