This posuk refers to the marriage of Moshe‘s parents, Amram and Yocheved. Why doesn’t the Torah mention their names. It isn’t until later that their names are revealed. What do we learn from this omission? Often, when parents are blessed with a very bright child who possesses very special qualities and capabilities, they immediately take credit for everything this child accomplishes. This is wrong, for we can not be sure how a child will mature. In Pirkei Avos it is stated, “Do not trust yourself until the day of death” (2:5). This is especially true if a person lives in…
