Exodus 18:2 kjva — Then Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back,"

— Exodus 18:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 18 — Context

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When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt;

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Then Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back,

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And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land:

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And the name of the other was Eliezer; for the God of my father, said he, was mine help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh:

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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:

Exodus 18:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 18:2 say?
Exodus 18:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back,”
Where is Exodus 18:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 18:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 18, verse 2.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
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.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 18:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 18:2 in?
Exodus 18:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 18:2?
Exodus 18:2 reads (KJVA): “Then Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back,” 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.
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