Then Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back,
Then Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, brought Zipporah, Moses' wife, back to him after Moses had sent her away.
This verse tells us that Moses' father-in-law Jethro returned Moses' wife Zipporah to him after Moses had previously sent her away for her safety.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness after their escape from Egypt. Moses had apparently sent his wife Zipporah and their children back to her father Jethro (also called Reuel) in Midian, likely for their protection during the dangerous confrontations with Pharaoh and the exodus from Egypt. Now that the Israelites were settled at Mount Sinai, it was safe for his family to rejoin him.
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