Key Figures — Exodus 18

3 figures

1. Moses

   Leader of the Israelites and mediator between God and the people.

   Moses is visited by his father-in-law Jethro, and he listens to Jethro's advice to delegate responsibilities to other capable men, thus improving the governance of the people.

   Related passages

   • Exodus Chapter 3 (Moses' calling at the burning bush)
   • Numbers Chapter 11 (Moses appoints seventy elders to help him)

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2. Jethro

   Priest of Midian and father-in-law of Moses.

   Jethro visits Moses, bringing Moses' wife and sons. He observes Moses' leadership and advises him to appoint judges to help govern the people, which Moses implements.

   Related passages

   • Exodus Chapter 2 (Introduction of Jethro as Moses' father-in-law)
   • Numbers Chapter 10 (Jethro's departure from the Israelites)

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3. Zipporah

   Wife of Moses and daughter of Jethro.

   Zipporah is brought to Moses by Jethro, along with their sons, after being separated during the Exodus journey.

   Related passages

   • Exodus Chapter 2 (Marriage to Moses)
   • Exodus Chapter 4 (Zipporah's intervention to save Moses)

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