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>1 samuel 8:25-27
it was common for warlords to bring trophies from their conquests in order to win the favour of their king.

>exodus 4:24
Moses had the job to be the shepherd of the israelites, yet he was mixing with foreigners who were not initiated into that culture.
God wanted to create a pure nation without pagans and foreigners, so if the household of the leader was compromised, then he was regarded as a traitor to the cause.
the quick thinking of the wife redeemed Moses, it also showed to God that this family can be trusted due to their fear of the Lord and their submission to him