... > Bible > Old Testament > Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua: from the bondage of the Israelites in Egypt to their settlement in Canaan > the book Exodus: story of Moses and Aaron > Exodus (part I): events preceding and preparing the exit of Israel from Egypt > the calling of Moses (Exodus 3-4) > Moses departs for Egypt: he carries his rod and is accompanied by his wife and sons upon an ass