²¹ But select capable men^(A) from all the people—men who fear^(B) God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain^(C)—and appoint them as officials^(D) over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

¹⁸ And appoint one leader from each tribe to help^(A) assign the land.^(B)

¹⁵ So I took^(A) the leading men of your tribes,^(B) wise and respected men,^(C) and appointed them to have authority over you—as commanders^(D) of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens and as tribal officials.^(E)

¹⁴ With him they sent ten of the chief men, one from each of the tribes of Israel, each the head of a family division among the Israelite clans.^(A)