Interesting bit of history about Egyptian/Nubian relations.
When Tutmosis III died around 1470 BC, after a reign of about 90 years, his successor Amenhotep II immediately had to deal with restless tributary states. There was a well established overlordship in relations to the Middle East, including the areas of Israel and Palestine. When these rebelled, Amenhotep made several annual war trips there to convince them that rebellion was not an option. In the process he brought leaders back to Egypt, beheaded some, hung their bodies over the side of his boats and took trips up the Nile to show the Nubians what happens if you fight Egypt. Things were quiet in Nubia as a result, if I remember correctly.
I have hypothesized that Moses came from the court of Tutmoses III and Hatshepsut the queeen, and fled from Amenhotep II. The 40 years in the desert may have been to avoid capture. Moses could have finally received word that Amenhotep II was dead after a 30 some year reign. Then again he could have earlier fled the court of Tutmoses III after Hatshepsut died and Tutmoses III went on a campaign to eradicate her name and fame, and conquer the Middle East with some 17 campaigns there. Still hunting for info.
:’) By Hatshepsut’s time, Moses had been dead for centuries.