Old Testament
Jethro
A Midianite priest and Moses' father-in-law who provided refuge and wise administrative counsel.
Jethro, also called Reuel, was a priest of Midian who welcomed Moses into his family after Moses fled Egypt. He is significant for advising Moses to delegate judicial responsibilities to capable leaders, which improved the governance of Israel. His interactions demonstrate a respectful relationship with Moses and an acknowledgment of the greatness of the God of Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 11
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- Exodus 2:18
- Last appears
- Numbers 10:29
Where Jethro appears
11 verses · 5 chaptersIn the same books
- Abihu11 versesThe second son of Aaron who served as a priest but died for offering unauthorized fire before the Lord.
- Amram11 versesThe son of Kohath and father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, who descended from the tribe of Levi.
- Mahli10 versesA Levite of the Merari clan who served as a key ancestor of the priestly families in Israel.
- Jochebed2 versesThe mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam who hid her infant son to save him from Pharaoh's decree.
- Ephod1 versesA leader of the tribe of Manasseh appointed to help divide the land of Canaan among the tribes.
- Ithamar19 versesThe youngest son of Aaron who served as a priest and oversaw the construction of the Tabernacle.
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