Yitro: Jethro
After Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses, learned of the flight of the Israelites from Egypt., he brought Moses' wife, Zipporah and their sons to Moses. Moses greeted them and welcomed them into his camp. He recounted the miracles that G~d had performed against Pharaoh to assist the Israelites.
Moses began acting as a judge, working around the clock to resolve issues between his people. Jethro was horrified to see Moses performing this function,fearing that he will tire himself. Jethro organized a hierarchy of judges and named Moses as the Chief Judge. After establishing a judicial system, Jethro returned to his home.
After wandering in the wilderness for three months, the Israelites reached Sinai. G~d offered a special covenant with the Israelites. Moses climbed Mt. Sinai and returned with the tablets of the Ten Commandments
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