Exodus 18:1

Translations

Modern

Now Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, heard about all that God had done for Moses and His people Israel, and how the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt.

Traditional

When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt;

Literal

And Jethro priest of Midian, father-in-law of Moses, heard all that God had done for Moses and for His people Israel, that YHWH had brought Israel out from Egypt.

Latin

Cumque audisset Jethro, sacerdos Madian, cognatus Moysi, omnia quæ fecerat Deus Moysi, et Israëli populo suo, et quod eduxisset Dominus Israël de Ægypto,

Original

Hebrew

English

Now Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, heard about all that God had done for Moses and His people Israel, and how the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt.

Notes

Exodus 18:1–12

Moses had sent his wife and children back to stay with his father-in-law at some point. During the intense confrontation with Pharaoh, Moses might have feared for their lives. Jethro now came to meet Moses and the Israelites, bringing the family of Moses with him (18:2–6). During the visit, Moses gave him a report. Jethro came to trust in the Lord through the testimony of the Lord's work.

Theme notes and profiles

Jethro (Reuel) Moses

Events

Wilderness Wanderingsc. 1491 BC

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Exodus 3:1
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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jethro: Moses' father-in-law, priest of Midian Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus Midian: A nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges

Glossary

Arabia, Arabs Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Hobab Jethro

Topics

Heathen: Jethro Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Sinai: Jethro's Visit Moses: Joined by his Family in the Wilderness The Kenites: Showed Kindness to Israel in the Desert

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