The answer is: Pharaoh's daughter

Exo 2:5-10 - Called Moses because he was "drawn" out of water.

When you think about the story of Moses and the bulrushes, it’s like an ancient superhero tale, right? Imagine a baby floating in the Nile, surrounded by a rushes cradle, and then—bam—Pharaoh's daughter comes along and finds him! This moment is filled with drama and a twist of fate, showcasing a powerful monarch attempting to carry out a cruel decree while also playing a part in a significant deliverance.

Naming Moses “Moses” reinforces the healing irony in this story: here comes the deliverer who gets his very name from being "drawn" out of water, yet he himself would eventually lead an entire nation out of bondage through the waters of the Red Sea. Does it get any better than that?

Did you know that some translations read “by drawing,” providing an even deeper link to God's providential plan? Even within his perilous beginnings, every aspect of Moses' life was working toward a greater purpose.

Interestingly, depths of this narrative go beyond just Moses: think of all the hidden lives waiting to be discovered throughout the Bible. For example, this moment foreshadows other leaders who came from unexpected beginnings—like David, who was the underdog shepherd king, or even Jesus, who began in humble disregard. The tapestry of these beginnings illustrates a profound truth about leadership, strength, and the surprising ways that oppositional powers can inadvertently carve paths of redemption. Keep that in mind next time you’re embroiled in an unexpected situation!