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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Exodus 18 - Introduction

A.M. 2513. B.C. 1491.

This chapter is concerning Moses himself, and the affairs of his own family.

(1,) Jethro his father-in-law brings him his wife and children, Exodus 18:1.

(2,) Moses entertains his father-in-law with great respect, Exodus 18:7, with good discourse, Exodus 18:8, with a sacrifice and a feast, Exodus 18:12.

(3,) Jethro advised him about the management of his business as a judge in Israel, to take other judges in to his assistance, Exodus 18:13, and Moses, after some time, takes his counsel, Exodus 18:24. They part, Exodus 18:27.

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See also Exodus 18 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Iethro bringeth to Moses his wife and two sonnes. 7 Moses entertaineth him. 13 Iethros counsell is accepted. 27 Iethro departeth. 1 WHEN [NOTE: Exodus 2:16.] Iethro the Priest of Midian, Moses f...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

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  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    JETHRO VISITS AND ADVISES MOSES (EXODUS 18:1). There is little doubt that under God, Jethro's visit saved Moses from being on the verge of nervous exhaustion. In return Moses will bring enlightenment...

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