Jethro is called a priest of Midian and became father-in-law of Moses after he gave his daughter, Zipporah, in marriage to Moses. He is introduced in Exodus 2:18.

Jethro (or Yitro or Yisro) was a Midianite priest and the father-in-law of Moses. He is mentioned three times in the Pentateuch, once in the Prophets and in numerous places in rabbinic literature.

Jethro, in the Old Testament, priest of Midian of the Kenite clan, with whom Moses took refuge after he killed an Egyptian and whose daughter Moses married (Exodus 3:1). After the Exodus, Jethro visited …

May 15, 2025 · Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, is a devoted family man, well respected for his advice on governing and his benevolent leadership of the tribes of Midian.

Jethro appears in the Hebrew Scriptures as the father-in-law of Moses and a significant figure whose wisdom influenced Israel’s early governance. In the Book of Exodus, he is recorded under multiple …

Oct 10, 2024 · Jethro, a figure in the Old Testament, is most notably known as Moses ’ father-in-law and a priest of Midian. His story unfolds primarily in the book of Exodus, where he plays a crucial role in …

Jan 4, 2022 · Jethro was the father-in-law of Moses and father of Zipporah. Jethro is first mentioned in the Bible in Exodus 2:16 where he is described as “a priest of Midian.” He is also referred to as …

Nov 16, 2024 · Scripture introduces Jethro, also called Reuel, in the life of Moses in the book of Exodus. The Bible describes Jethro as the priest of Midian and Moses’ father-in-law. Jethro first appears in …

In Islam, Jethro is known as Shoaib, one of the prophets in the Qur'an. He is also revered as a major prophet in the Druze religion. Jethro is much discussed in rabbinical tradition, where he is sometimes …

In addition to reuniting Moses and his family, the visit of Jethro was important for at least two reasons: (1) he either acknowledged or reaffirmed his faith in the supremacy of Israel’s God, and (2) he …