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Jethro, Moses` father-in-law, received Zipporah, Moses` wife, after he had sent her away,
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A Practical Separation
Commentators explain that Moses had sent his wife, Zipporah, back to her father's home for practical reasons. It was not a divorce, but a temporary measure to protect her and their children during the dangerous mission in Egypt. Her return to him in the wilderness marks a new, more stable phase of his leadership.
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19th Century
Anglican
He does not simply judge— that is, decide the particular question brought before him; but he takes the opportunity to educate and instruct…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Jethro, Moses's father-in-law, took Zipporah, Moses's wife When he had heard of …
Presbyterian
Jethro came to rejoice with Moses in the happiness of Israel, and to bring his wife and children to him. Moses must have his family with him, so th…