Exodus 18:24-26

New Catholic Bible

²⁴ Moses listened to his father-in-law’s suggestion, and he did what he had suggested that he do. ²⁵ Moses chose capable men from among all the men of Israel, and he appointed them as leaders of the people, as leaders of groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. ²⁶ They judged the people at all times. When there was a difficult matter, they referred it to Moses, but they themselves judged all the minor issues.