People of the Bible
Jethro
Years: 1531 BC – 1490 BC
“The priest of Midian,” Moses’ father-in-law ([Ex. 2:18](/exod#Exod.2.18))=Raguel ([Num. 10:29](/num#Num.10.29)). If he be identified with Jethro (q.v.), then this may be regarded as his proper name, and Jether or Jethro (i.e., “excellency”) as his official title.