This chapter is concerning Moses himself, and the affairs of his own family. I. Jethro his father-in-law brings to him his wife and children, Ex. 18:1–6. II. Moses entertains his father-in-law with great respect , with good discourse , with a sacrifice and a feast, Ex. 18:12. III.

This incident may very well be allowed to have happened as it is placed here, before the giving of the law, and not, as some place it, in connection with what is recorded, Num. 10:11 Num. 10:29, &c.

Observe here, I. The kind greeting that took place between Moses and his father-in-law, Ex. 18:7. Though Moses was a prophet of the Lord, a great prophet, and king in Jeshurun, yet he showed a very humble respect to his father-in-law.

Here is, I. The great zeal and industry of Moses as a magistrate. 1. Having been employed to redeem Israel out of the house of bondage, herein he is a further type of Christ, that he is employed as a lawgiver and a judge among them.