The primary human character in the book of Exodus is Moses. Early in the book, we are introduced to this character as an infant and watch him mature past age 80. Moses is a man who struggles with God, with the Pharaoh, and even with the Israelites. However, he proves to be a great man and a great leader.
Other significant characters include Aaron, Moses' older brother. Aaron serves as Moses' spokesman and support. We also gain glimpses of a young man named Joshua, who also assists Moses. The Pharaoh looms throughout the first 14 chapters as the dark and sinister tyrant who stands in the way of God's plan.
Other individuals that play a part include the Hebrew midwives, Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, the Pharaoh's magicians, Moses' sister Miriam, and the two skilled workers Bezalel and Oholiab.
Among the significant places found in Exodus are Egypt (the place of bondage), the Red Sea (through which the people of Israel escape from their captors), and Mount Sinai (the location where God revealed his will for them).
