The reliability of the book of Exodus has been questioned by scholars however there are many evidences that support Moses' authorship. Exodus begins with a decree to kill Israelite baby boys by the Egyptian Pharaoh, but the Israelite midwives faithfully ignored this order. When the order is given again a Hebrew mother planned strategically for the Pharaoh's daughter to save her son, who was named Moses. God's part in history in combination with human action set the stage for God's rescue of the Israelites.