By being slaves in Egypt, and shepherds which the Egyptians detested, the Israelites would not be assimilated by the Egyptians. 735 Baffling Bible Questions Answered p.49 puts it well: "Often the things that appear most painful in our lives are God’s blessings in disguise, recognized as such only when the passage of time unveils the purpose God has had in mind." Q: In Ex 1:7-8, how old was Miriam? A: We do not know, but she was apparently old enough to watch the baby, yet too young to have to work.
Kwa kuwa watumwa Misri, na wachungaji kasi ambayo Wamisri waliichukia, hawakuweza kuchangamanishwa na Wamisri. 735 Baffling Bible Questions Answered uk.49 inaeleza vizuri sana: "Mara nyingi vitu vinavyoonekana kutuumiza sana maishani mwetu huwa ni baraka za Mungu kwetu ambazo zimefichika, zenye kutambuliwa hivyo tu baada ya mapenzi ya Mungu aliyoyakusudia kufunuliwa katika muda wake."