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Jethro in the Bible — Who Was Jethro? (also known as Reuel of Midian) | fresh.bible

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Moses' father-in-law and priest of Midian who advised him on delegation

Also known as Reuel of Midian

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RoleFather-in-law of Moses

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Midianite priest who gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage — later visited Moses in the wilderness and wisely advised him to delegate leadership by appointing judges over the people (Exodus 18). Also called Reuel (Exodus 2:18), Not the same as Reuel son of Esau.

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Moses Flees to MidianThe Exodus

After killing an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave, Moses becomes a fugitive and starts a new life as a shepherd in the wilderness.

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