Exodus 18:24 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said. ”

Exodus 18:24 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Hearkened - Nothing can be more characteristic of Moses, who combines on all occasions distrust of himself and singular openness to impressions, with the wisdom and sound judgment which chooses t...
Exodus 18:24 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

So Moses (k) hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said. (k) Godly counsel should always be obeyed, even if it comes from our inferiors, for to such God often gives wi...
Exodus 18:24 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Moses as Judges Exodus 18:13 (should begin a new paragraph) J, Exodus 18:14 a E, Exodus 18:14 b J, Exodus 18:15 E, Exodus 18:16 a (neighbour) J, Exodus 18:16 bf. E, Exodus 18:18 a J,...
Exodus 18:24 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

24. So Moses hearkened. Here is a. remarkable instance of modesty, that Moses is not indisposed to submit himself to the counsel of his father-in-law. For although Jethro was his superior in...
Exodus 18:24 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.
Exodus 18:24 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening. On the morrow ... Moses ... We are here presented with...
Exodus 18:24 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Visit of Jethro 1. On the name Jethro , see Exodus 2:16 , and on Midian, Exodus 2:15 .
Exodus 18:24 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Moses hearkened. — The appointment of judges, according to Jethro’s advice, was not made until after the giving of the Law and the setting up of the Tabernacle. (See Deuteronomy 1:9-15 .) In one p...
Exodus 18:24 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Moses Appoints Rulers to Judge Israel Exodus 18:13-27 Jethro's frank acknowledgment of God's supremacy and lovingkindness was extremely beautiful. Oh, for more wisdom to discern, and humble rev...
Exodus 18:24 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here we have an interesting interruption of the main narrative. Jethro arrests our attention and compels recognition of certain facts which we are liable to forget, as also were the Israelites of old...
Exodus 18:24 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 14:23 .
Exodus 18:24 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law ,.... Considered what he said, weighed it well in his mind, and judged it good advice, and determined to follow it: and did all that he had sai...
Exodus 18:24 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said. Ver. 24. So Moses hearkened. ] Of a meek man it is said that a child shall lead him: Isa 11:6 how much more so g...
Exodus 18:24 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

So Moses hearkened unto the voice of his father-in-law When he came to consider the thing, he saw the reasonableness of it, and resolved to put it in practice, which he did soon after, when he had...
Exodus 18:24 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

MOSES RECEIVING JETHRO (vs.1-12) Apparently Moses took his wife Zipporah and Gershom, his son, to Egypt when he returned there at God's call (ch.4:24-26). Likely his second son Eliezer, was born...
Exodus 18:24 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Jethro's Advice to Moses. B. C. 1491. 13 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses s...
Exodus 18:24 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

This is one evidence of that meekness for which Moses is justly magnified, that he disdained not to receive advice from one so much his inferior in wisdom, and learning, and knowledge of the things o...
Exodus 18:24 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Jethro Advises Moses On How To Judge The People And Moses Acts on His Advice ( Exodus 18:13-26 ) . a On the next day Moses acts as judge for Israel and the people stand around him from morning unt...
Exodus 18:24 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Exodus 18:27 . Moses let his father-in-law depart.] The departure of Jethro may or may not have taken place prior to the law-giving from Sinai. It is quite possible, as Kalisch s...
Exodus 18:24 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 18:5 . Jethro came to Moses at the mount of God. Horeb and Sinai, where God resided in glory, wrought miracles, and published his law. It would seem that Jethro stayed with Moses till the l...
Exodus 18:24 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION JETHRO 'S ADVICE TO MOSES , AND ITS ADOPTION . The office of ruler in ancient times, whether exercised by a king, a prince, or a mere chieftain, was always understood to in...
Exodus 18:24 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Jethro's Advice to Moses
Exodus 18:24 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 18:2-5 Exodus 18:19 Ezra 10:2 Ezra 10:5 Proverbs 1:5 1 Corinthians 12:21
Exodus 18:24 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

So Moses hearkened unto the voice of his father — in — law. When he came to consider the thing, he saw the reasonableness of it, and resolved to put it in practice, which he did soon after, when he...

Exodus 18:24 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Exodus 18:24 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Exodus 18:24 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Exodus 18:24 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Exodus 18:24 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 18:24 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exodus 18:24 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 18:24 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Exodus 18:24 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Exodus 18:24 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Exodus 18:24 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Exodus 18:24 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 18:24 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes