Yitro's Life After Shemot 18/4

Yitro's Life After Shemot 18

Related Topics

• Did Yitro Convert?
  • Yes – Most exegetes.
  • No – Shadal, Cassuto.
  • He was always a monotheist – Ibn Ezra.
• What does וַיְשַׁלַּח mean?
  • Moshe actively sent Yitro away – Chizkuni, Peirush HaRosh.
  • Moshe gave Yitro an honorary escort – Ibn Ezra, Chizkuni, Ralbag, Biur, Cassuto.
  • Moshe gave Yitro gifts – R"E HaModai in Mekhilta DeRabbi Yishmael Yitro Amalek 2.
  • Moshe gave Yitro permission to leave – Cassuto.