Jethro's Journey Map

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Moses stays with Jethro
Exodus 2:21

And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter.

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Jethro

Jethro was the priest of Midian who gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage. He sheltered Moses for forty years before the Exodus. Later, he visited Moses in the wilderness and wisely advised him to delegate leadership by appointing judges over the people.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Moses Arrivesc. 1486 BC

    Midian

    Moses flees Egypt and arrives in Midian; Jethro welcomes him.

    EXO 2:15-21

  2. Moses Marries Zipporahc. 1486 BC

    The Wilderness

    Jethro gives his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage.

    EXO 2:21

  3. Reunionc. 1446 BC

    The Wilderness

    Jethro brings Moses' wife and sons to meet him in the wilderness.

    EXO 18:1-7

  4. Praise to Godc. 1446 BC

    The Wilderness

    Jethro rejoices in what God did for Israel and offers sacrifices.

    EXO 18:9-12

  5. Wise Counselc. 1446 BC

    The Wilderness

    Jethro advises Moses to delegate by appointing judges.

    EXO 18:13-26

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