The story of Zipporah
Zipporah was a Midianite woman who was the wife of Moses and the mother of his two sons, Gershom and Eliezer. She is best known for her role in the Exodus story, when she circumcised her son Gershom to save Moses’ life. Zipporah was the daughter of Jethro, a Midianite priest. She had six siblings, including her brother Reuel, who was also known as Jethro. She was a shepherdess and was tending her father’s flock when Moses encountered her. Moses married Zipporah and they had two sons, Gershom and Eliezer. When Moses was leading the Israelites out of Egypt, God was about to kill him for not having circumcised his son Gershom. Zipporah quickly circumcised Gershom and saved Moses’ life. After this, Zipporah and her sons left Moses and returned to her father’s house in Midian. Zipporah is best known for her role in the Exodus story, when she circumcised her son Gershom to save Moses’ life. She is also remembered for her courage and quick thinking in a difficult situation.
Name meaning
The name Zipporah is of Hebrew origin and means "bird." It is a biblical name, most notably borne by the wife of Moses in the Old Testament. Zipporah is described as the daughter of Jethro (or Reuel), a priest of Midian. The name is often associated with grace, freedom, and beauty, much like the qualities attributed to birds.
Name origin
Hebrew
First mention
Exodus 2:21
Appearances in the Bible
3 mentions