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Berean Standard Bible

“Now Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, heard about all that God had done for Moses and His people Israel, and how the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt.”

Exodus 18:1

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While Israel camps near the mountain of God, Jethro, the priest of Midian and Moses' father-in-law, hears about everything God has done for Moses and for Israel in bringing them out of Egypt. He travels to the camp bringing Moses' wife Zipporah and their two sons, whom Moses had sent back earlier.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, heard about all that God had done for Moses and His people Israel, and how the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, how that Yahweh had brought Israel out of Egypt.

King James Version (KJV)

When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses’ father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses` father-in-law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, how that Jehovah had brought Israel out of Egypt.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now news came to Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father-in-law, of all God had done for Moses and for Israel his people, and how the Lord had taken Israel out of Egypt.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y OYÓ Jethro, sacerdote de Madián, suegro de Moisés, todas las cosas que Dios había hecho con Moisés, y con Israel su pueblo, y cómo Jehová había sacado á Israel de Egipto:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Jetro, suegro de Moisés y sacerdote de Madián, supo las maravillosas cosas que el Señor había hecho por su pueblo Israel y por Moisés, y cómo el Señor los había sacado de Egipto.

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