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Now I know that the LORD is a deity great beyond any other; for he took occasion of their being dealt with insolently to deliver the people from the power of the Egyptians." (Exodus 18, 11)
The next day Moses sat in judgment for the people, who waited about him from morning until evening. (Exodus 18, 13)
When his father-in-law saw all that he was doing for the people, he inquired, "What sort of thing is this that you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone while all the people have to stand about you from morning till evening?" (Exodus 18, 14)
Moses answered his father-in-law, "The people come to me to consult God. (Exodus 18, 15)
"You will surely wear yourself out, and not only yourself but also these people with you. The task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone. (Exodus 18, 18)
Now, listen to me, and I will give you some advice, that God may be with you. Act as the people's representative before God, bringing to him whatever they have to say. (Exodus 18, 19)
But you should also look among all the people for able and God-fearing men, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain, and set them as officers over groups of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. (Exodus 18, 21)
Let these men render decisions for the people in all ordinary cases. More important cases they should refer to you, but all the lesser cases they can settle themselves. Thus, your burden will be lightened, since they will bear it with you. (Exodus 18, 22)
If you do this, when God gives you orders you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied." (Exodus 18, 23)
He picked out able men from all Israel and put them in charge of the people as officers over groups of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. (Exodus 18, 25)
They rendered decisions for the people in all ordinary cases. The more difficult cases they referred to Moses, but all the lesser cases they settled themselves. (Exodus 18, 26)
Therefore, if you hearken to my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my special possession, dearer to me than all other people, though all the earth is mine. (Exodus 19, 5)