Bible Dictionary
Jethro
Jethro was the priest or prince of Midian and father-in-law of Moses. He welcomed Moses, rejoiced in Israel’s deliverance, offered sacrifice to the Lord, and wisely advised Moses to appoint subordinate judges.
Biblical Usage
Jethro visited Moses at the mount of God after Israel’s deliverance from Egypt, rejoiced in what the Lord had done, offered sacrifice, and advised Moses to appoint subordinate judges for ordinary cases. Moses adopted this counsel.
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