21 Furthermore, you shall [a]select out of all the people (A)able men (B)who fear God, men of truth, those who (C)hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, [b]of hundreds, [c]of fifties, and [d]of tens. 22 Let them judge the people at all times; and let it be (D)that they will bring to you every major matter, but they will judge every minor matter themselves. So it will be easier for you, and (E)they will carry the burden with you. 23 If you do this thing and God so commands you, then you will be able to [e]endure, and all [f]these people also will go to [g]their places in peace.”

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 18:21 Lit see
  2. Exodus 18:21 Lit leaders of
  3. Exodus 18:21 Lit leaders of
  4. Exodus 18:21 Lit leaders of
  5. Exodus 18:23 Lit stand
  6. Exodus 18:23 Lit this
  7. Exodus 18:23 Lit his

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