29. When Moses heard this, he ran away to live in the country of Midian. His two sons were born there.
30. Forty years later, an angel appeared to Moses from a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai.
31. Moses was surprised by what he saw. He went closer to get a better look, and the Lord said,
32. “I am the God who was worshipped by your ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” Moses started shaking all over and didn't dare to look at the bush.
33. The Lord said to him, “Take off your sandals. The place where you are standing is holy.