Bible Dictionary
Zipporah, Or Zipporah
The wife of Moses, daughter of Reuel or Jethro, and mother of Gershom and Eliezer.
Definition
Zipporah was the daughter of Reuel or Jethro, the priest of Midian, and the wife of Moses. She was the mother of Moses’ two sons, Gershom and Eliezer.
Biblical Usage
The only recorded incident specifically associated with Zipporah is the circumcision of Gershom during Moses’ journey, as described in Exodus 4:24-28.
Historical Background
The supplied material dates her marriage and family associations to the period of Moses’ early life and ministry.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary
daughter of Reuel or Jethro, the priest of Midian, wife of Moses and mother of his two sons Gershom and Eliezer. (Exodus 2:21; 4:25; 18:2) comp. Exod 18:6 (B.C. 1530.) The only incident recorded in her life is that of the circumcision of Gershom. (Exodus 4:24-28)