Exodus 18:2

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

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Interpretation

Jethro came to rejoice with Moses in the happiness of Israel, and to bring his wife and children to him. Moses must have his family with him, that while he ruled the church of God, he might set a good example in family government, 1Ti 3:5.

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This thought runs through Exodus 18:1-5.

Exodus 18:1 Exodus 18:2 Exodus 18:3 Exodus 18:4 Exodus 18:5

Glossary

Zipporah Person: A female bird. Reuel’s daughter, who became the wife of Moses ( Ex. 2:21 ). In consequence of the event recorded in Ex.