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Jethro
        (his excellence) was priest or prince of Midian. Moses married his daughter Zipporah. (B.C. 1530.) On account if his local knowledge he was entreated to remain with the Israelites throughout their journey to Canaan. Nu 10:31,33 (He is called REUEL in Ex 2:18
        and RAGUEL in Nu 10:29,
        the same word int he original for both). Reuel is probably his proper name, and Jethro his official title.--ED.)


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Smith, William, Dr "Meaning and Definition for 'jethro' in Smiths Bible Dictionary".
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