[Avodah] Chovav and Reuel

[Ilana Sober Elzufon]

RnTK: There are precedent for sons having the same name as the fathers for
generations, when you look at rulers (maybe priests too?  and Yisro had been
a priest).  Think of Paraoh and Avimelech,  It's at least possible that
father and son were both named Reuel if that was some kind of title.

Friend of God? Shepherd of God? Either one would be appropriate for a
priest, although I'm not sure where the vav comes in.

- Ilana
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