When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;
When Jethro, the priest of Midian and Moses' father-in-law, heard about everything God had done for Moses and for Israel his people, and how the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;
This verse introduces us to Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, who had heard the amazing news about how God rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
At this point in the biblical narrative, the Israelites have recently escaped from slavery in Egypt through God's miraculous interventions, such as the Ten Plagues and the parting of the Red Sea. Jethro, who is Moses' father-in-law and a priest in the land of Midian, hears about these events and the Lord's deliverance of Israel. This verse introduces Jethro's response to the news, setting the stage for his reunion with Moses and the sharing of wisdom.
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