Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jethro had sent word to him, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons.” New Living Translation Jethro had sent a message to Moses, saying, “I, Jethro, your father-in-law, am coming to see you with your wife and your two sons.” English Standard Version And when he sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons with her,” Berean Standard Bible He sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons.” King James Bible And he said unto Moses, I thy father in law Jethro am come unto thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her. New King James Version Now he had said to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons with her.” New American Standard Bible And he sent word to Moses: “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons with her.” NASB 1995 He sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons with her.” NASB 1977 And he sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons with her.” Legacy Standard Bible And he sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons with her.” Amplified Bible He sent a message to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons [who are] with her.” Christian Standard Bible He sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons.” Holman Christian Standard Bible He sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons.” American Standard Version and he said unto Moses, I, thy father-in-law Jethro, am come unto thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her. English Revised Version and he said unto Moses, I thy father in law Jethro am come unto thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jethro had sent word to Moses, "I'm coming to [visit] you, [and I'm bringing] your wife and her two sons." Good News Translation He had sent word to Moses that they were coming, International Standard Version He told Moses, "I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you along with your wife and her two sons." Majority Standard Bible He sent word to Moses, ?I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons.? NET Bible He said to Moses, "I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you, along with your wife and her two sons with her." New Heart English Bible And one said to Moses, "Look, Jethro, your father-in-law, has come to you, with your wife and her two sons with her." Webster's Bible Translation And he said to Moses, I thy father-in-law Jethro have come to thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her. World English Bible He said to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, have come to you with your wife, and her two sons with her.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he says to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you, and your wife, and her two sons with her.” Young's Literal Translation and he saith unto Moses, 'I, thy father-in-law, Jethro, am coming unto thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to Moses, I thy father-in-law, Jethro, came to thee, and thy wife and her two sons with her. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he sent word to Moses, saying: I Jethro thy kinsman come to thee, and thy wife, and thy two sons with her. Catholic Public Domain Version And he sent word to Moses, saying: “I, Jethro, your kinsman, have come to you, with your wife, and your two sons with her.” New American Bible and he sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you, along with your wife and her two sons.” New Revised Standard Version He sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you, with your wife and her two sons.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses was told, Behold, your father-in-law Jethro has come to you with your wife and your two sons accompanying him, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was said to Moshe, “Behold, your Father in Law Yethrown has come to you, and your wife and both your sons with him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and he said unto Moses: 'I thy father-in-law Jethro am coming unto thee, and thy wife, and her two sons with her.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And it was told Moses, saying, Behold, thy father-in-law Jothor is coming to thee, and thy wife and two sons with him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Visit of Jethro…5Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, along with Moses’ wife and sons, came to him in the desert, where he was encamped at the mountain of God. 6He sent word to Moses, “I, your father-in-law Jethro, am coming to you with your wife and her two sons.” 7So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent.… Cross References Exodus 4:18 Then Moses went back to his father-in-law Jethro and said to him, “Please let me return to my brothers in Egypt to see if they are still alive.” “Go in peace,” Jethro replied. Numbers 10:29-32 Then Moses said to Hobab, the son of Moses’ father-in-law Reuel the Midianite, “We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said: ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the LORD has promised good things to Israel.” / “I will not go,” Hobab replied. “Instead, I am going back to my own land and my own people.” / “Please do not leave us,” Moses said, “since you know where we should camp in the wilderness, and you can serve as our eyes. ... Genesis 18:1-5 Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. ... Genesis 24:67 And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. Deuteronomy 1:9-18 At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone. / The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. / May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised. ... Acts 7:29 At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons. 1 Samuel 9:6-10 “Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.” / “If we do go,” Saul replied, “what can we give the man? For the bread in our packs is gone, and there is no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?” / The servant answered him again. “Look,” he said, “I have here in my hand a quarter shekel of silver. I will give it to the man of God, and he will tell us our way.” ... 1 Kings 12:6-8 Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. 2 Chronicles 10:6-8 Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be kind to these people and please them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. Matthew 10:11-14 Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. / As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you. ... Luke 10:5-7 Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. / Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. John 4:7-10 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” / (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) / “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) ... Acts 10:24-27 The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. / As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. / But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.” ... Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God. 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. / No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers. Treasury of Scripture And he said to Moses, I your father in law Jethro am come to you, and your wife, and her two sons with her. no reference Jump to Previous Father-In-Law Jethro Law Moses Wife WordJump to Next Father-In-Law Jethro Law Moses Wife WordExodus 18 1. Jethro brings his wife and two sons to Moses7. Moses entertains him, and relates the goodness of the Lord 9. Jethro rejoices, blesses God, and offers sacrifice 13. He gives good counsel, which is accepted 27. Jethro departs He sent word to Moses Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, initiates communication, highlighting the importance of family ties and respect for elders. This reflects the cultural norms of the time, where family hierarchy and communication were vital. The act of sending word indicates a formal approach, respecting Moses' leadership role among the Israelites. I, your father-in-law Jethro am coming to you with your wife and her two sons Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in the Book of Exodus, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. At this point, he is leading the Israelites in the wilderness. 2. Jethro Moses' father-in-law, also known as Reuel, a priest of Midian. He plays a significant role in advising Moses on leadership and governance. 3. Zipporah Moses' wife, who had been sent back to her father Jethro during the tumultuous events in Egypt. 4. Gershom and Eliezer The two sons of Moses and Zipporah. Their names reflect Moses' experiences and relationship with God. 5. Midian The region where Jethro lived and where Moses had fled after leaving Egypt. It is a place of refuge and transformation for Moses. Teaching Points The Importance of Family SupportMoses' reunion with his family underscores the importance of familial relationships and support in fulfilling God's calling. Family can be a source of strength and encouragement in ministry. Godly Counsel and Wisdom Jethro's visit is not just a family reunion but also a precursor to his wise counsel to Moses. This highlights the value of seeking and heeding godly advice from trusted mentors. Balancing Ministry and Family Moses' life illustrates the challenge of balancing leadership responsibilities with family commitments. This balance is crucial for effective ministry and personal well-being. The Role of In-Laws in God's Plan Jethro's involvement in Moses' life shows that in-laws can play a significant role in God's plan, offering support, wisdom, and guidance. Reconciliation and Restoration The reunion of Moses with his family after a period of separation can symbolize reconciliation and the restoration of relationships, which is a recurring theme in Scripture.Verse 6. - And he said. It is suspected that the true reading here is, "and they said," - i.e., some one said - "to Moses, behold thy father-in-law" (or "brother-in-law"), "Jethro, is come unto thee." So the LXX., and many moderns, as Kennicott, Geddes, Boothroyd, Canon Cook, and others. But the explanation, that Jethro, on arriving in the vicinity of Moses, sent a messenger to him, who spoke in his name (Rosenmuller, Patrick, Pool, Kalisch, Keil, etc.) is at any rate plausible, and removes all necessity of altering the text. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He sent wordוַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Moses, מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver “I, אֲנִ֛י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I your father-in-law חֹתֶנְךָ֥ (ḥō·ṯen·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 2859: To give, away in marriage, to contract affinity by marriage Jethro, יִתְר֖וֹ (yiṯ·rōw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3503: Jethro -- Moses' father-in-law am coming בָּ֣א (bā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֵלֶ֑יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to you with your wife וְאִ֨שְׁתְּךָ֔ (wə·’iš·tə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female and her עִמָּֽהּ׃ (‘im·māh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with two וּשְׁנֵ֥י (ū·šə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) sons.” בָנֶ֖יהָ (ḇā·ne·hā) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1121: A son Links Exodus 18:6 NIVExodus 18:6 NLT Exodus 18:6 ESV Exodus 18:6 NASB Exodus 18:6 KJV Exodus 18:6 BibleApps.com Exodus 18:6 Biblia Paralela Exodus 18:6 Chinese Bible Exodus 18:6 French Bible Exodus 18:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 18:6 He said to Moses I your father-in-law (Exo. 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