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Zipporah

Zipporah Wife of Moses

Old Testamentc. 1486 BC View journey on map

About Zipporah

Zipporah was one of the seven daughters of Jethro, priest of Midian. Moses married her after defending her and her sisters at a well. She saved Moses' life by circumcising their son when God was about to kill Moses for neglecting this covenant sign.

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Zipporah's Character Traits

DecisiveProtectiveWife of Moses

Zipporah's Life Timeline

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  1. Meeting Mosesc. 1486 BC

    Zipporah meets Moses at a well; he defends her and her sisters.

    EXO 2:16-17

  2. Marriagec. 1486 BC

    Jethro gives Zipporah to Moses in marriage.

    EXO 2:21

  3. Sonsc. 1485-1446 BC

    Zipporah bears two sons: Gershom and Eliezer.

    EXO 2:22, 18:3-4

  4. Circumcisionc. 1446 BC

    Zipporah circumcises her son to save Moses' life.

    EXO 4:24-26

  5. Reunionc. 1446 BC

    Jethro brings Zipporah and the sons to Moses in the wilderness.

    EXO 18:1-6

Who is linked to Zipporah

Who is linked to Zipporah
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Zipporah's Key Relationships

Moses
MosesFamily

Husband - Zipporah was Moses' wife.

Jethro
JethroFamily

Father - Jethro gave Zipporah to Moses.

Zipporah's Key Locations

Midian
Midian

Where Zipporah lived before meeting Moses.

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Spiritual Lessons from Zipporah

Decisive Action

When God was about to kill Moses for neglecting circumcision, Zipporah acted quickly. She did what Moses had failed to do. Sometimes others must step in when leaders fail. Her quick action saved her husband's life and preserved God's plan.

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