Verse 21

The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh answered the leaders of the Israelite clans:

Referenced Verses

• Exod 18:21-25 : 21 But you choose from the people capable men, God-fearing, men of truth, those who hate bribes, and put them over the people as rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. 22 They will judge the people under normal circumstances, and every difficult case they will bring to you, but every small case they themselves will judge, so that you may make it easier for yourself, and they will bear the burden with you. 23 If you do this thing, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people will be able to go home satisfied.” 24 Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he had said. 25 Moses chose capable men from all Israel, and he made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
• Prov 15:1 : 1 A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
• Prov 16:1 : 1 The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.
• Prov 18:13 : 13 The one who gives an answer before he listens– that is his folly and his shame.
• Prov 24:26 : 26 Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.
• Mic 5:2 : 2 A King Will Come and a Remnant Will Prosper(5:1) As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah– from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past.
• Acts 11:4 : 4 But Peter began and explained it to them point by point, saying,
• Jas 1:19 : 19 Living Out the Message Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
• 1 Pet 3:15 : 15 But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.