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

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

— Exodus 18:2, NET Bible

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Exodus 18 — Context

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The Advice of Jethro Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard about all that God had done for Moses and for his people Israel, that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt.

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

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and her two sons, one of whom was named Gershom(for Moses had said,“I have been a foreigner in a foreign land”),

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and the other Eliezer(for Moses had said,“The God of my father has been my help and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh”).

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Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, together with Moses’ sons and his wife, came to Moses in the wilderness where he was camping by the mountain of God.

Exodus 18:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 18:2 say?
Exodus 18:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, took Moses’ wife Zipporah 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 (NET): “Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, took Moses’ wife Zipporah 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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