King James Bible
"And Jethro, Moses’ father in law, came with his sons and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he encamped at the mount of God:"
Jethro, the Midianite priest who had sheltered Moses during his exile, arrives with Moses' family—Zipporah and their two sons—whom Moses had apparently sent away earlier. This reunion marks a restoration of family bonds after the dramatic events of the Exodus. The meeting occurs in the desert between Egypt and Canaan, emphasizing the transitional nature of Israel's journey. Jethro actively seeks out Moses rather than waiting, demonstrating his supportive relationship with his son-in-law. The location is Mount Sinai/Horeb, the sacred site where God first appeared to Moses in the burning bush and would soon give the Law. This geographic detail underscores the divine significance of the meeting place where family, faith, and governance will intersect.