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Jethro

Exodus

About

Priest of Midian and father-in-law of Moses, who sheltered Moses during his exile and gave him his daughter Zipporah in marriage. Visiting the Israelite camp, he advised Moses to delegate judging to capable men over thousands, hundreds, and tens — Scripture's first model of organized leadership.

Relationships

DaughterZipporahDaughter, wife of Moses

Father-in-lawMosesSon-in-law, leader of the Exodus

Key Scripture Appearances

Exodus 2:21

Exodus 3:1

Exodus 18:1

Exodus 18:17

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