Exodus 2:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Reuel - Or, as in Numbers 10:29, “Raguel.” The name means “friend of God.” It appears to have been not uncommon among Hebrews and Edomites; e. g. Genesis 36:4, Genesis 36:10. If Reuel be identified with Jethro, a point open to grave objection (see Exodus 3:1), then Reuel was his proper name, and Jether or Jethro, which means “excellency,” was his official designation.

Exodus 2:18

18 And when they came to Reueld their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day?