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Exodus 18

Exodus 18:2

The Visit of Jethro · Exodus 18:1–12
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Translations

Modern
After Moses had sent back his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro had received her,
Traditional
Then Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back,
Literal
And Jethro, father-in-law of Moses, took Zipporah, wife of Moses, after he had sent her back,
Latin
…tulit Sephoram uxorem Moysi quam remiserat,

Original

Hebrew
English
After Moses had sent back his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro had received her,

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

People

Jethro: Moses' father-in-law, priest of Midian Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt Zipporah: Wife of Moses, daughter of Jethro

Glossary

Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Hobab Jethro Zipporah

Topics

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 Zipporah: Separates from Moses, is Brought Again to Him by Her Father