Verse 9

Exodus 18:9

New Living Translation

9 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.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יִּ֣חַדְּ יִתְר֔וֹ עַ֚ל כָּל הַ/טּוֹבָ֔ה אֲשֶׁר עָשָׂ֥ה יְהוָ֖ה לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל אֲשֶׁ֥ר הִצִּיל֖/וֹ מִ/יַּ֥ד מִצְרָֽיִם

English Translation

And Jethro rejoiced over all the goodness that the LORD had done for Israel, in that He had saved them from the hand of Egypt.

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Chapter 18 Context

1 Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, heard about everything God (Elohim) had done for... Focus ↗

2 Earlier, Moses had sent his wife, Zipporah, and his two sons back to Jethro, who had taken them in. Focus ↗

3 (Moses’ first son was named Gershom, for Moses had said when the boy was born, “I have been a foreig... Focus ↗

4 His second son was named Eliezer, for Moses had said, “The God (Elohim) of my ancestors was my helpe... Focus ↗

5 Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, now came to visit Moses in the wilderness. He brought Moses’ wife and... Focus ↗

6 Jethro had sent a message to Moses, saying, “I, Jethro, your father-in-law, am coming to see you wit... Focus ↗

7 So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law. He bowed low and kissed him. They asked about each othe... Focus ↗

8 Moses told his father-in-law everything the LORD had done to Pharaoh and Egypt on behalf of Israel.... Focus ↗

9 Jethro was delighted when he heard about all the good things the LORD had done for Israel as he resc...

10 “Praise the LORD,” Jethro said, “for he has rescued you from the Egyptians and from Pharaoh. Yes, he... Focus ↗

11 I know now that the LORD is greater than all other gods, because he rescued his people from the oppr... Focus ↗

12 Then Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, brought a burnt offering and sacrifices to God (Elohim). Aaron an... Focus ↗

13 The next day, Moses took his seat to hear the people’s disputes against each other. They waited befo... Focus ↗

14 When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked, “What are you reall... Focus ↗

15 Moses replied, “Because the people come to me to get a ruling from God (Elohim). Focus ↗

16 When a dispute arises, they come to me, and I am the one who settles the case between the quarreling... Focus ↗

17 “This is not good!” Moses’ father-in-law exclaimed. Focus ↗

18 “You’re going to wear yourself out — and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to... Focus ↗

19 Now listen to me, and let me give you a word of advice, and may God (Elohim) be with you. You should... Focus ↗

20 Teach them God (Elohim)’s decrees, and give them his instructions. Show them how to conduct their li... Focus ↗

21 But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God (Elohim) and hate bribes. Appoi... Focus ↗

22 They should always be available to solve the people’s common disputes, but have them bring the major... Focus ↗

23 If you follow this advice, and if God (Elohim) commands you to do so, then you will be able to endur... Focus ↗

24 Moses listened to his father-in-law’s advice and followed his suggestions. Focus ↗

25 He chose capable men from all over Israel and appointed them as leaders over the people. He put them... Focus ↗

26 These men were always available to solve the people’s common disputes. They brought the major cases... Focus ↗

27 Soon after this, Moses said good-bye to his father-in-law, who returned to his own land. Focus ↗

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