Exodus 2:18

And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day?

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Interpretation

Moses found shelter in Midian. He was ready to help Reuel's daughters to water their flocks, although bred in learning and at court.

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This thought runs through Exodus 2:16-20.

Reuel Person: Friend of God. (1. ) A son of Esau and Bashemath ( Gen. 36:4 , 10; 1 Chr. 1:35 ). (2. ) “The priest of Midian,” Moses’ father-in-law ( Ex. 2:18 )=Raguel ( Num. 10:29 ). If he be identified with Jethro.