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, 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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jethro (also known as Yitro or Yisro) was a Midianite priest and Moses’ father-in-law, whose destiny was tied to the Jewish nation. An idol worshiper who embraced the truth of Judaism, his wise advice to …