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Exodus 18:19

“Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him.”
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17But Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good.

18Surely you and these people with you will wear yourselves out, because the task is too heavy for you. You cannot handle it alone.

19Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him.

20Teach them the statutes and laws, and show them the way to live and the work they must do.

21Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

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