Overview
The Bible addresses jethro across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Zipporah, Midianites, Sheep and Wells. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses, Jethro, Zipporah and Gershom.
Key Bible verses about jethro
Old Testament
Exodus
Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.
Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock. priest: or, prince
And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.
And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day? Reuel: called also Jethro, or, Jether
And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew water enough for us, and watered the flock.
And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.
And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter.
And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land. Gershom: that is, A stranger here
People in the Bible and jethro
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying jethro for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 2:15, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Moses, Jethro and Zipporah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Zipporah, Midianites, Sheep and Wells.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about jethro?
The Bible addresses jethro across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Zipporah, Midianites, Sheep and Wells. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses, Jethro, Zipporah and Gershom.
How many Bible verses are about jethro?
The Bible references jethro in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention jethro?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 2:15: “Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with jethro?
Moses, Jethro, Zipporah and Gershom.
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