Moses Appoints Leaders and Judges

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And I said to you at that time:

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I alone am not able to bear you: for the Lord your God hath multiplied you, and you are this day as the stars of heaven, for multitude.

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(The Lord God of your fathers add to this number many thousands, and bless you as he hath spoken.)

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I alone am not able to bear your business, and the charge of you and your differences.

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Let me have from among you wise and understanding men, and such whose conversation is approved among your tribes, that I may appoint them your rulers.

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Then you answered me: The thing is good which thou meanest to do.

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And I took out of your tribes men wise and honourable, and appointed them rulers, tribunes, and centurions, and officers over fifties, and over tens, who might teach you all things.

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And I commanded them, saying: Hear them, and judge that which is just: whether he be one of your country, or a stranger.

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There shall be no difference of persons, you shall hear the little as well as the great: neither shall you respect any man's person, because it is the judgment of God. And if any thing seem hard to you, refer it to me, and I will hear it.

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And I commanded you all things that you were to do.

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