Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Moses sent his father-in-law on his way, and Jethro returned to his own country. New Living Translation Soon after this, Moses said good-bye to his father-in-law, who returned to his own land. English Standard Version Then Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went away to his own country. Berean Standard Bible Then Moses sent his father-in-law on his way, and Jethro returned to his own land. King James Bible And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land. New King James Version Then Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went his way to his own land. New American Standard Bible Then Moses said goodbye to his father-in-law, and Jethro went his way to his own land. NASB 1995 Then Moses bade his father-in-law farewell, and he went his way into his own land. NASB 1977 Then Moses bade his father-in-law farewell, and he went his way into his own land. Legacy Standard Bible Then Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went his way into his own land. Amplified Bible Then Moses said goodbye to his father-in-law, and Jethro went back to his own land (Midian). Christian Standard Bible Moses let his father-in-law go, and he journeyed to his own land. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Moses said good-bye to his father-in-law, and he journeyed to his own land. American Standard Version And Moses let his father-in-law depart; and he went his way into his own land. Contemporary English Version After Moses and his father-in-law Jethro had said goodbye to each other, Jethro returned home. English Revised Version And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses sent his father-in-law on his way. So Jethro went back to his own country. Good News Translation Then Moses said good-bye to Jethro, and Jethro went back home. International Standard Version Moses sent his father-in-law on his way, and he went to his own land. Majority Standard Bible Then Moses sent his father-in-law on his way, and Jethro returned to his own land. NET Bible Then Moses sent his father-in-law on his way, and so Jethro went to his own land. New Heart English Bible Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went his way into his own land. Webster's Bible Translation And Moses let his father-in-law depart; and he went his way into his own land. World English Bible Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went his way into his own land. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses sends his father-in-law away, and he goes away to his own land. Young's Literal Translation And Moses sendeth his father-in-law away, and he goeth away unto his own land. Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will, send away his father-in-law, and he will go for himself to his land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he let his kinsman depart: and he returned and went into his own country. Catholic Public Domain Version And he dismissed his kinsman, who, turning back, went to his own land. New American Bible Then Moses said farewell to his father-in-law, who went off to his own country. New Revised Standard Version Then Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went off to his own country. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went to his own land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe sent his Father in Law and he went on to his land. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses let his father-in-law depart; and he went his way into his own land. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses dismissed his father-in-law, and he returned to his own land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jethro Advises Moses…26And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves. 27Then Moses sent his father-in-law on his way, and Jethro returned to his own land. Cross References Acts 15:33 After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them. Numbers 10:29-32 Then Moses said to Hobab, the son of Moses’ father-in-law Reuel the Midianite, “We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said: ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the LORD has promised good things to Israel.” / “I will not go,” Hobab replied. “Instead, I am going back to my own land and my own people.” / “Please do not leave us,” Moses said, “since you know where we should camp in the wilderness, and you can serve as our eyes. ... Deuteronomy 1:9-18 At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone. / The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. / May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised. ... 1 Kings 19:15-21 Then the LORD said to him, “Go back by the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you arrive, you are to anoint Hazael as king over Aram. / You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. / Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu. ... Acts 13:3 And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Genesis 24:54-56 Then he and the men with him ate and drank and spent the night there. When they got up the next morning, he said, “Send me on my way to my master.” / But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.” / But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.” 2 Timothy 4:11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry. 2 Corinthians 8:18-19 Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel. / More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. 1 Samuel 24:22 So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold. Acts 18:21 But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus. Genesis 31:55 Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home. 1 Corinthians 16:11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers. 2 Samuel 19:39 So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home. Acts 20:1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. Genesis 18:33 When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned home. Treasury of Scripture And Moses let his father in law depart; and he went his way into his own land. Genesis 24:59 And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and his men. Genesis 31:55 And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place. Numbers 10:29,30 And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses' father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel… Jump to Previous Bade Country Depart Departed Farewell Father-In-Law Jethro Law Moses WayJump to Next Bade Country Depart Departed Farewell Father-In-Law Jethro Law Moses WayExodus 18 1. Jethro brings his wife and two sons to Moses7. Moses entertains him, and relates the goodness of the Lord 9. Jethro rejoices, blesses God, and offers sacrifice 13. He gives good counsel, which is accepted 27. Jethro departs Then Moses sent his father-in-law on his way Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, had come to visit him in the wilderness after hearing of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. This visit is significant as it highlights the importance of family ties and the sharing of wisdom. Jethro, a Midianite priest, had offered Moses valuable advice on leadership and governance, suggesting the delegation of responsibilities to capable men (Exodus 18:17-23). This advice was crucial for the effective management of the Israelite community. The phrase indicates a respectful and amicable parting, suggesting that Moses valued Jethro's counsel and presence. The act of sending Jethro on his way also reflects the cultural norms of hospitality and respect for elders in ancient Near Eastern societies. and Jethro returned to his own land Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in the Book of Exodus, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. In this chapter, he is seen interacting with his father-in-law, Jethro, and implementing his advice on leadership and governance. 2. Jethro Moses' father-in-law, a priest of Midian. He visits Moses, observes his leadership, and offers wise counsel on how to manage the people's needs more effectively. 3. Midian The land where Jethro resides. It is significant as a place of refuge for Moses before he returned to Egypt to lead the Israelites. 4. Israelites The people Moses is leading out of Egypt. Their journey and governance are central themes in this chapter. 5. The Departure The event where Jethro returns to his own land after visiting Moses and offering his counsel. Teaching Points The Importance of Wise CounselJethro's visit highlights the value of seeking and heeding wise advice from trusted individuals, even those outside one's immediate community of faith. Delegation and Leadership Moses' implementation of Jethro's advice on delegation is a model for effective leadership, emphasizing the need to share responsibilities to prevent burnout and ensure efficient governance. Respecting Family Ties Moses' respectful relationship with Jethro underscores the importance of maintaining strong family connections and honoring the wisdom of elders. God's Work Beyond Israel Jethro's acknowledgment of God's work among the Israelites serves as a reminder that God's influence and blessings extend beyond the boundaries of Israel, reaching other nations and peoples.(27) Moses let his father in law depart.--Heb. Moses dismissed his connection. The supposed identity of Hobab (Numbers 10:29; Judges 4:11) with Jethro seems precluded by this statement, for Hobab clearly remained with Moses till the close of the stay at Sinai, and Moses, instead of "dismissing" him, was most unwilling that he should depart. Verse 27. - DEPARTURE OF JETHRO. The time of Jethro's departure, and indeed of his entire visit, has been matter of controversy. Kurtz is of opinion that Jethro waited till the news of Israel's victory over Amalek reached him, before setting out from his own country. Hence he concludes, that "a whole month or more may easily have intervened between the victory over Amalek and the arrival of Jethro," whose arrival in that case "would not even fall into the very earliest period of the sojourn at Sinai, but after the promulgation of the first Sinaitic law." Those who identify Hobab with Jethro find in Numbers 10:29-32 a proof that at any rate Jethro prolonged his visit until after the law was given, and did not "depart to his own land" before the removal of the people from the wilderness of Sinai to that of Paran, "in the 20th day of the second month of the second year" (ib, ver. 11). The position, however, of ch. 18, together with its contents - beth what it says and what it omits - are conclusive against this view. Jethro started on his journey when he heard "that the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt" (ver. 1), not when he heard that Israel had been victorious over Amalek. His conversation with Moses (vers. 7-11) ranged over the entire series of deliverances from the night of the departure out of Egypt to the Amalekite defeat, but contained no allusion to the giving of the law. The occupation of Moses on the day after his arrival (ver. 13) is suitable to the quiet period which followed the Amalekite defeat, but not to the exciting time of the Sinaitic manifestations. It may be added that the practice of inculcating general principles on occasion of his particular judgments, of which Moses speaks (ver. 16), is suitable to the period anterior to the promulgation of the law, but not to that following it. The argument from Numbers 10:29-32 fails altogether, so soon as it is seen that Jethro and Hobab are distinct persons, probably brothers, sons of Reuel (or Raguel), and brothers- in-law of Moses. Verse 27. - Moses let his father-in-law depart. Literally, "dismissed him," "sent him away." This single expression is quite enough to prove that the Hobab, whom Moses made strenuous efforts to keep with him after Sinai was left, is not the Jethro whom he was quite content to let go. He went his way into his own land. He returned to Midian, probably crossing the Elanitic gulf, which divided Midian from the Sinaitic region. The exact time of the departure is uncertain; but it was probably before the main events related in ch. 19. |
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