Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jethro was delighted to hear about all the good things the LORD had done for Israel in rescuing them from the hand of the Egyptians. New Living Translation Jethro was delighted when he heard about all the good things the LORD had done for Israel as he rescued them from the hand of the Egyptians. English Standard Version And Jethro rejoiced for all the good that the LORD had done to Israel, in that he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians. Berean Standard Bible And Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel, whom He had rescued from the hand of the Egyptians. King James Bible And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians. New King James Version Then Jethro rejoiced for all the good which the LORD had done for Israel, whom He had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians. New American Standard Bible And Jethro rejoiced over all the goodness which the LORD had done for Israel, in rescuing them from the hand of the Egyptians. NASB 1995 Jethro rejoiced over all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, in delivering them from the hand of the Egyptians. NASB 1977 And Jethro rejoiced over all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, in delivering them from the hand of the Egyptians. Legacy Standard Bible And Jethro rejoiced over all the goodness which Yahweh had done to Israel, that He had delivered them from the hand of the Egyptians. Amplified Bible Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done to Israel, in that He had rescued them from the hand of the Egyptians. Christian Standard Bible Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel when he rescued them from the power of the Egyptians. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel when He rescued them from the power of the Egyptians. “ American Standard Version And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which Jehovah had done to Israel, in that he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians. Contemporary English Version Jethro was so pleased to hear this good news about what the LORD had done, English Revised Version And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, in that he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jethro was delighted [to hear] about all the good things the LORD had done for Israel in rescuing them from the Egyptians. Good News Translation When Jethro heard all this, he was happy International Standard Version Jethro rejoiced over all the good that the LORD had done for Israel in delivering them from the hand of the Egyptians. Majority Standard Bible And Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel, whom He had rescued from the hand of the Egyptians. NET Bible Jethro rejoiced because of all the good that the LORD had done for Israel, whom he had delivered from the hand of Egypt. New Heart English Bible Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, in that he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians. Webster's Bible Translation And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians. World English Bible Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which Yahweh had done to Israel, in that he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jethro rejoices for all the good which YHWH has done to Israel, whom He has delivered from the hand of the Egyptians; Young's Literal Translation And Jethro rejoiceth for all the good which Jehovah hath done to Israel, whom He hath delivered from the hand of the Egyptians; Smith's Literal Translation And Jethro will rejoice for all the good which Jehovah did to Israel, whom he took away out of the hand of Egypt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jethro rejoiced for all the good things that the Lord had done to Israel, because he had delivered them out of the hands of the Egyptians. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jethro was gladdened over all the good that the Lord had done for Israel, because he had rescued them from the hand of the Egyptians. New American Bible Jethro rejoiced over all the goodness that the LORD had shown Israel in rescuing them from the power of the Egyptians. New Revised Standard Version Jethro rejoiced for all the good that the LORD had done to Israel, in delivering them from the Egyptians. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, because he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians and out of the hand of Pharaoh. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yethrown rejoiced over all the good that LORD JEHOVAH did for Israel and he delivered them from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of Pharaoh. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, in that He had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jothor was amazed at all the good things which the Lord did to them, forasmuch as he rescued them out of the hand of the Egyptians and out of the hand of Pharao. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Visit of Jethro…8Then Moses recounted to his father-in-law all that the LORD had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the hardships they had encountered along the way, and how the LORD had delivered them. 9And Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel, whom He had rescued from the hand of the Egyptians. 10Jethro declared, “Blessed be the LORD, who has delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and of Pharaoh, and who has delivered the people from the hand of the Egyptians.… Cross References Psalm 126:3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Acts 15:3 Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers. Luke 1:58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her. Nehemiah 9:9-12 You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt; You heard their cry at the Red Sea. / You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day. / You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters. ... Deuteronomy 4:34 Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes? 1 Samuel 2:1 At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. Isaiah 25:9 And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” Romans 15:10 Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” 1 Chronicles 16:8-12 “Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. / Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. ... 2 Corinthians 1:11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. Psalm 105:1-5 Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. / Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. ... 1 Thessalonians 3:9 How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence? Isaiah 12:4-6 and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. / Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” 2 Samuel 22:50 Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name. 1 Peter 1:6-8 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. / Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, Treasury of Scripture And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians. Isaiah 44:23 Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel. Isaiah 66:10 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: Romans 12:10,15 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; … Jump to Previous Delighted Delivered Delivering Egyptians Freeing Glad Good Goodness Hand Hear Israel Jethro Power Rejoiced Rejoiceth RescuingJump to Next Delighted Delivered Delivering Egyptians Freeing Glad Good Goodness Hand Hear Israel Jethro Power Rejoiced Rejoiceth RescuingExodus 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 And Jethro rejoiced Jethro, Moses' father-in-law and a priest of Midian, expresses joy, highlighting the importance of recognizing and celebrating God's work. His reaction underscores the universal acknowledgment of God's power, even among those outside the Israelite community. This joy reflects a common biblical theme where God's deliverance leads to rejoicing, as seen in Psalms and the New Testament. over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel whom He had rescued from the hand of the Egyptians Persons / Places / Events 1. JethroMoses' father-in-law, a priest of Midian, who visits Moses in the wilderness after hearing of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egyptian bondage. 3. Israel The nation chosen by God, delivered from slavery in Egypt, and led through the wilderness toward the Promised Land. 4. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who performed mighty acts to deliver Israel from Egypt. 5. Egyptians The oppressors of Israel, from whom God delivered His people through miraculous signs and wonders. Teaching Points Rejoicing in God's DeliveranceJethro's response teaches us to celebrate and acknowledge God's mighty works in our lives and the lives of others. Recognizing God's Sovereignty The deliverance of Israel from Egypt is a testament to God's power and faithfulness, reminding us to trust in His plans. Sharing Testimonies Jethro's joy was sparked by hearing of God's deeds. Sharing our testimonies can encourage and uplift others in their faith. Gratitude for God's Goodness Cultivating a heart of gratitude for the "good things" God has done helps us maintain a positive and hopeful outlook. Community and Fellowship Jethro's visit to Moses underscores the importance of community and fellowship in celebrating God's work among us. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Jethroיִתְר֔וֹ (yiṯ·rōw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3503: Jethro -- Moses' father-in-law rejoiced וַיִּ֣חַדְּ (way·yi·ḥad) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2302: To be or grow sharp over עַ֚ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the good things הַטּוֹבָ֔ה (haṭ·ṭō·w·ḇāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had done עָשָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make for Israel, לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (lə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc whom אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He had rescued הִצִּיל֖וֹ (hiṣ·ṣî·lōw) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from the hand מִיַּ֥ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of the Egyptians. מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt Links Exodus 18:9 NIVExodus 18:9 NLT Exodus 18:9 ESV Exodus 18:9 NASB Exodus 18:9 KJV Exodus 18:9 BibleApps.com Exodus 18:9 Biblia Paralela Exodus 18:9 Chinese Bible Exodus 18:9 French Bible Exodus 18:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 18:9 Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which (Exo. 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