Exodus 18:3

And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land:

Cross-reference

Exodus 2:22 Citation

Exodus 2:22 is the original account of Gershom's birth and naming, which this verse repeats and explains.

Acts 7:29 Historical context

Acts 7:29 identifies Moses had two sons, directly corresponding to the two sons named Gershom and Eliezer in this verse.

Psalm 39:12 Allusion

Psalm 39:12 echoes the sojourner identity reflected in Gershom's name — 'I am a sojourner with you' — reinforcing the theme of living as aliens.

Hebrews 11:13 describes patriarchs as strangers and exiles, aligning with the meaning of Gershom's name — a sojourner in a foreign land.

1 Peter 2:11 urges believers as sojourners and exiles, directly resonating with Gershom's name and Moses' experience.