Exodus 18:5

Translations

Modern

Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, along with Moses’ wife and sons, came to him in the desert, where he was encamped at the mountain of God.

Traditional

And Jethro, Moses’ father in law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God:

Literal

And Jethro father-in-law of Moses came—and his sons and his wife—to Moses, to the wilderness, where he was camping at the mountain of God.

Latin

Venit ergo Jethro cognatus Moysi, et filii ejus, et uxor ejus ad Moysen in desertum, ubi erat castrametatus juxta montem Dei.

Original

Hebrew

English

Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, along with Moses’ wife and sons, came to him in the desert, where he was encamped at the mountain of God.

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

Related verses

Exodus 3:1
Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God.
Exodus 3:12
“I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”
Exodus 19:20
The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the summit. So Moses went up,
Exodus 24:16–17
…and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud.
Exodus 19:11
…and be prepared by the third day, for on the third day the LORD will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people.
1 Kings 19:8
So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God.

People

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

Glossary

Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Hobab Jethro

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

Exodus 18:5

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