Stephen continues his defense before the Jewish council that he began in [Acts 7:1](./01.md).

## At that time ##

This is an expression to introduce a new person, Moses.

## very beautiful before God ##

"before God" is a superlative for stating Moses was exceedingly beautiful.

## When he was thrown out ##

"when he was thrown out according to Pharaoh's command" was understood.

## took him over  ##

"adopted him" (probably unofficially)

## as her own son ##

"as if he were her own son"