EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 18:1 JETHRO, THE PRIEST OF MIDIAN, MOSES’ FATHER-IN-LAW (see Exodus 3:1; Exodus 4:18). These verses repeat and emphasize several times Jethro’s relationship to Moses. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.l [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 18:2 ZIPPORAH was last mentioned traveling with Moses on the way back to Egypt (see Exodus 4:20, Exodus 4:24). The narrative does not describe why Moses SENT HER HOME, though it was probably for her safety. The interchange between Jethro and Moses appears to signify a relations... [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 18:3 The names of Moses’ sons remind Moses (and Israel) of his time as a SOJOURNER (see Exodus 2:22) in another land and that Yahweh, the GOD of his FATHER, was his HELP (see Exodus 3:6). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒... [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 18:5 The provision of water from a rock takes place at Horeb (see Exodus 17:6) while Israel is camped at Rephidim (Exodus 17:1, Exodus 17:8). The reference to Moses being ENCAMPED AT THE MOUNTAIN OF GOD seems to indicate that the events of this chapter occur at the same place.... [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 18:8 Having heard what the Lord has done on Israel’s behalf, Jethro responds in a way that shows more faith than the response of those who had experienced the Lord’s power firsthand. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img;... [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 18:13 Jethro upholds Moses’ role as the one through whom Israel would KNOW THE STATUTES OF GOD AND HIS LAWS (v. Exodus 18:16). He helps Moses find a way to have others BEAR THE BURDEN of judging the people (v. Exodus 18:22), thus ensuring their well-being. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ [ Continue Reading ]