Exodus 18:1-5

1The father of Moses' wife was called Jethro. He was the priest for the Midian people. He heard about all the things that God had done for Moses and for the Israelites. He also heard how the Lord had brought Israel out of Egypt.

2Moses had sent his wife, Zipporah, back to her home. He also sent his two sons with her. Jethro took care of them.

3Moses' older son was called Gershom. Moses said about him, ‘I have become a stranger in a foreign country.’

4The other son was called Eliezer. Moses said about him, ‘My ancestors' God gave me help. He saved me from Pharaoh, when Pharaoh wanted to kill me.’

5Jethro came to visit Moses in the wilderness. He brought with him Moses' wife and two sons. The Israelites had put up their tents near the mountain of God.