Exo 18:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Exod 18:1-12: 18:1-12 Moses had apparently sent his wife and children back from Egypt at some point to stay with his father-in-law . In the intense confrontation with Pharaoh, Moses might have been afraid for their lives. Jethro now came to meet Moses and the Israelites, bringing Moses’ family with him (18:2-6 ). In the context of the visit, Moses gave him a report, and Jethro was brought to faith through the testimony of the Lord’s work.

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‏ Exodus 18:1

Summary for Exod 18:1-12: 18:1-12 ^a Moses had apparently sent his wife and children back from Egypt at some point to stay with his father-in-law. In the intense confrontation with Pharaoh, Moses might have been afraid for their lives. Jethro now came to meet Moses and the Israelites, bringing Moses’ family with him (18:2-6 ^b). In the context of the visit, Moses gave him a report, and Jethro was brought to faith through the testimony of the Lord’s work.