King James Bible
"And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeisance, and kissed him; and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent."
Moses demonstrates proper respect and affection for Jethro through formal greeting customs—bowing (obeisance) and kissing were standard ways to honor an elder or distinguished guest in ancient Near Eastern culture. This warm reception highlights their positive relationship despite Moses' long absence from Midian. The mutual inquiry about well-being reflects the Hebrew greeting custom of asking about one's shalom (peace/wholeness). This exchange indicates genuine care between equals rather than a merely formal interaction. Moving into the tent signifies the transition from public greeting to private fellowship, where more intimate conversation could occur. The tent served as Moses' administrative center in the wilderness, making this both a personal and potentially official meeting.