Exodus 18:23

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If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to endure, and all these people will go home satisfied and at peace.

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  • Exod 18:18 : 18 You and these people who come to you will surely wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.
  • 1 Sam 8:6-7 : 6 But their request for a king displeased Samuel, and he prayed to the LORD. 7 The LORD said to Samuel, 'Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. It is not you they have rejected but they have rejected me as their king.
  • 1 Sam 8:22 : 22 The LORD said to Samuel, 'Listen to them and appoint a king for them.' Then Samuel said to the people of Israel, 'Each of you, return to your own town.'
  • 2 Sam 18:3 : 3 But the people replied, 'You must not go with us. If we are forced to flee, no one will care about us. Even if half of us die, no one will pay attention. But you are worth ten thousand of us. It is better for you to provide support from the city.'
  • 2 Sam 19:39 : 39 The king said, "Chimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him whatever you desire. And anything you request of me, I will do for you."
  • 2 Sam 21:17 : 17 But Abishai, son of Zeruiah, came to David's aid. He struck the Philistine and killed him. Then David's men swore to him, saying, "Never again will you go out with us to battle, so that you do not extinguish the lamp of Israel."
  • Acts 15:2 : 2 So after much dissension and debate with Paul and Barnabas, the brothers decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some others should go up to Jerusalem to consult the apostles and elders about this question.
  • Gal 2:2 : 2 I went up because of a revelation and presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles, but I did this privately to those of reputation, so that I might ensure I was not running or had not run in vain.
  • Phil 1:24-25 : 24 but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. 25 Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
  • Gen 18:33 : 33 When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned to his place.
  • Gen 21:10-12 : 10 And she said to Abraham, 'Get rid of that slave woman and her son, for that woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac.' 11 The matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son. 12 But God said to Abraham, 'Do not be distressed about the boy and your slave woman. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.'
  • Gen 30:25 : 25 After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, 'Send me on my way so I can go back to my homeland.'
  • Exod 16:29 : 29 Understand that the LORD has given you the sabbath; that is why on the sixth day He gives you bread for two days. Everyone is to stay where they are; no one is to go out on the seventh day."

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  • Exod 18:24-27
    4 verses
    83%

    24Moses listened to his father-in-law’s advice and did everything he said.

    25He chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people, officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

    26They judged the people at all times. They brought the difficult cases to Moses, but they decided the simple ones themselves.

    27Then Moses sent his father-in-law on his way, and Jethro returned to his own land.

  • Exod 18:13-22
    10 verses
    80%

    13The next day, Moses sat to judge the people, and they stood around him from morning until evening.

    14When Moses’ father-in-law saw everything he was doing for the people, he said, 'What is this you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone as judge, while all the people stand around you from morning till evening?'

    15Moses answered his father-in-law, 'Because the people come to me to inquire of God.'

    16Whenever they have a dispute, they come to me to seek judgment. I decide between one person and another and make known the statutes of God and His laws.

    17Moses' father-in-law said to him, 'What you are doing is not good.'

    18You and these people who come to you will surely wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.

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

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

    21But select capable men from among all the people—men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

    22Let them judge the people at all times. Have them bring every difficult case to you, but have them decide simple cases themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.

  • Exod 4:18
    75%

    18Then Moses went back to Jethro, his father-in-law, and said to him, 'Please let me return to my relatives in Egypt to see if they are still alive.' And Jethro said to Moses, 'Go in peace.'

  • Num 32:20
    74%

    20Moses said to them, "If you will do this—if you arm yourselves for battle before the Lord,

  • 1 Chr 22:13
    73%

    13Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and ordinances that the Lord commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous; do not fear or be dismayed.

  • Exod 18:7-8
    2 verses
    73%

    7So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, bowed down, and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent.

    8Moses told his father-in-law about everything the LORD had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians for the sake of Israel, all the hardships they had faced along the way, and how the LORD had delivered them.

  • Deut 6:18
    72%

    18Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, so that it may go well with you, and you may go in and possess the good land the LORD promised to your ancestors.

  • Josh 1:17
    72%

    17Just as we obeyed Moses in everything, so we will obey you. Only may the LORD your God be with you as He was with Moses.

  • Exod 24:14
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    14He said to the elders, "Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are with you; if anyone has a dispute, let them go to them."

  • Exod 18:1
    71%

    1Jethro, the priest of Midian and Moses’ father-in-law, heard about everything that God had done for Moses and for His people Israel, and how the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt.

  • Deut 17:8-10
    3 verses
    71%

    8If a case arises that is too difficult for you to judge—whether bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults—matters of dispute in your towns, you are to go up to the place the LORD your God will choose.

    9Go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who is in office at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you the verdict.

    10You must act according to the decision they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you.

  • Num 27:20
    70%

    20Transfer some of your authority to him so that the whole assembly of the Israelites will follow him.

  • Exod 24:3
    70%

    3Moses came and told the people all the LORD's words and laws. The people responded with one voice, saying, "We will do everything the LORD has said."

  • Deut 1:18
    70%

    18At that time, I commanded you concerning all the things you were to do.

  • Num 11:17
    70%

    17I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put it on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it alone.

  • Deut 13:18
    70%

    18Do not let any of the things set apart for destruction cling to your hand, so that the LORD will turn from His fierce anger and show you mercy, have compassion on you, and increase you, as He swore to your ancestors.

  • Num 15:23
    70%

    23everything the Lord has commanded you through Moses, from the day the Lord commanded them onward, throughout your generations—

  • Deut 31:7
    70%

    7Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel: 'Be strong and courageous, for you will bring this people into the land that the LORD swore to their ancestors to give them, and you shall divide it among them as their inheritance.'

  • Deut 20:11
    70%

    11If it accepts your offer of peace and opens its gates to you, then all the people found in it shall serve you and work for you.

  • Exod 19:7
    70%

    7So Moses came and summoned the elders of the people. He set before them all the words that the LORD had commanded him.

  • Lev 24:13
    70%

    13Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

  • Num 14:13
    70%

    13But Moses said to the LORD, "The Egyptians will hear about it! By your power you brought these people up from among them.

  • Num 32:15
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    15If you turn away from following Him, He will abandon them again in the wilderness, and you will bring destruction on all these people."

  • Deut 27:10-11
    2 verses
    69%

    10Obey the voice of the LORD your God and follow His commandments and statutes that I am giving you today.

    11That day Moses gave this command to the people:

  • Deut 12:28
    69%

    28Be careful to obey all these words I command you, so that it may always go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is good and right in the eyes of the Lord your God.

  • Gen 15:15
    69%

    15"As for you, you will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age."

  • Num 14:15
    69%

    15If you put all these people to death as one man, the nations who have heard about your fame will say,

  • Num 11:15
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    15If this is how You are going to treat me, please go ahead and kill me—if I have found favor in Your eyes—and do not let me see my misery.

  • Num 31:2
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    2Take vengeance on the Midianites for the people of Israel. Afterward, you will be gathered to your people.

  • Deut 31:23
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    23Then the LORD gave this command to Joshua son of Nun: 'Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I swore to them, and I will be with you.'

  • Num 8:23
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    23The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

  • Num 10:29
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    29Moses said to Hobab son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses' father-in-law: "We are setting out for the place about which the LORD said, 'I will give it to you.' Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the LORD has promised good things for Israel."