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Exodus 18:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Exodus 18:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 18 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jethro Visits Moses
“When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;”
Exodus 18:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 18:1
When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses—Jethro's arrival introduces wisdom from outside Israel's covenant community. His title 'priest of Midian' (כֹּהֵן מִדְיָן, kohen midyan) indicates he served God (likely as descendant of Abraham through Keturah, Gen 25:2) though not within Israel's priesthood. The phrase 'heard of all that God had done' shows that exodus news spread internationally, fulfilling God's purpose to make His name known (Ex 9:16). Jethro's response to hearing—coming to Moses—models faith: hearing about God's works leads t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 18:1
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“Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.”
“his father-in-law”
“and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.”
“From a very far country your servants are come because of the name of Yahweh your God: for we have heard the fame of him”
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass”
“telling to the generation to come the praises of Yahweh”
“and be glad.”
“Moses [and] his people”
“God; our fathers have told us”