Exodus 18:1 bbe — Now news came to Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law, of all God had done for Moses and for Israel his p…

Exodus 18:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now news came to Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law, of all God had done for Moses and for Israel his people, and how the Lord had taken Israel out of Egypt.”

Exodus 18:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 18, verse 1.

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 18:1.

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Exodus 18:1 reads (BBE): “Now news came to Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law, of all God had done for Moses and for Israel his people, and how the Lord had taken Israel out of Egypt.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.