Priests and Levite · Old Testament
The Story of Jethro
Also: Reuel, Yethro (Kiswahili)
Priest of Midian and father-in-law of Moses, who advised him to share the work of judging.
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Introduction
Jethro, also called Reuel, was a priest of Midian whose daughter Zipporah married Moses. Exodus 2:16–21Exodus 3:1
After the exodus he visited Moses, praised the LORD for delivering Israel, and counselled Moses to appoint judges. Exodus 18:1–27
Told in: Exodus
Life at a glance
- Role
- Priest of Midian Exodus 3:1
- Family
- Father of Zipporah; father-in-law of Moses Exodus 18:1–2
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Welcomes Moses in Midian
Reuel takes in Moses after he helps his daughters at the well and gives him Zipporah as his wife.
Visits Moses and gives counsel
Jethro brings Moses' family, rejoices over what the LORD has done, offers sacrifices, and advises Moses to appoint capable men as judges.
Family and relationships
- MosesSon-in-lawExodus 18:1
- ZipporahDaughterExodus 2:21
Books associated with Jethro
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