The Prince of Egypt (1998) - Deliver Us Scene (1/10) | Movieclips

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Overview

This scene from The Prince of Egypt depicts Yocheved, the mother of Moses, sending her baby down the river in a basket to save him from the Pharaoh's decree. She sings a lullaby, expressing her sorrow and hope that he will be safe and one day return to free their people. The scene ends with Moses's sister Miriam watching over him and the Pharaoh's wife finding the basket.

• Yocheved Sends Moses Down the River

  • 😢

    Yocheved places baby Moses in a basket and sings him a lullaby, heartbroken but determined to save him. [00:11]

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    She sets the basket adrift on the Nile River, praying for his safety and freedom. [00:46]

  • 🙏

    Yocheved's lullaby expresses her hope that Moses will one day return to free their people from slavery. [00:25][03:01]

• Miriam Watches Over Moses

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    Moses's sister, Miriam, follows the basket from a distance, ensuring his safety. [02:40]

  • 😔

    Miriam prays for her brother's well-being and for deliverance from slavery. [02:50]

• The Pharaoh's Wife Finds Moses

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    The scene ends with the Pharaoh's wife discovering the basket with baby Moses. [03:18]

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    The chanting of "deliver us" can be heard in the background, highlighting the Israelites' plight. [03:55]

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Key moments

1. 00:11

   Yocheved's Lullaby

   00:11

   Yocheved sings a lullaby to soothe baby Moses.

   00:25

   She whispers for him to remember her lullaby.

   00:31

   Yocheved promises to be with Moses in his dreams.

2. 00:45

   River's Journey

   00:46

   Yocheved pleads with the river to carry Moses gently.

   01:00

   She asks the river to deliver Moses to a place where he can be free.

3. 02:39

   Prayer for Moses

   02:40

   Miriam watches over Moses, assuring him of his safety.

   02:54

   She prays for Moses to grow up and return to deliver their people.

4. 03:15

   Pharoah's Family

   03:16

   Miriam rushes to her mother.

   03:18

   The Queen calls for Ramesses to see his new baby brother, Moses.