(1) In the genealogical system Reuel is both a son of Esau by Basemath (Genesis36:4,10,13,17; 1 Chronicles 1:35,37) and the father of the fathe r-in-law of Moses, Hobab (Numbers 10:29). In the account of the marriage of Zipporah to Moses(Exodus 2:16-212 Jud 4:11 Now Heber the Kenite, which was of the children of Hobab the fatherin l aw of Moses, had severed himself from the Kenites, and pitched his tent unto the plain of Zaanaim, which is by Kedesh. Jethro comes from a Hebrew name meaning "Excellent," or "Abundance"; It hra. Religious Figures: Jethro (Biblical) -- Father-in-law of Moses.