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Jethro

Also known as: Reuel, Hobab, Shu'ayb

Born: 1570 BCE — scriptural, Moses' father-in-law and elder contemporary

Died: 1450 BCE — scriptural, approximate based on Exodus chronology

Era: unknown

Jethro

Priest of Midian and father-in-law of Moses. Gave Moses refuge during his exile. Advised Moses to delegate leadership by appointing judges—organizational wisdom still cited today. In Islamic tradition, often identified with the prophet Shu’ayb.