Exodus 18:26 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²⁶ They judged the people at all times; they would bring the hard cases to Moses, but they would judge every minor case themselves.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁶ And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁶ And they judged the people at all times; the hard cases they brought to Moses, but every small matter they decided themselves.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁶ And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.

Common English Bible

²⁶ They acted as judges for the people at all times. They would refer the hard cases to Moses, but all of the minor cases they decided themselves.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁶ And they judged the people at all times. But whatever was more serious, they referred to him, and they judged easier matters only.

Exodus 18:26 Cross References

1 Kings 10:1

The queen of Sheba  heard about Solomon’s fame  connected with the name of the Lord and came to test him with difficult questions.

Job 29:16

I was a father to the needy, and I examined the case of the stranger.

Exodus 18:22

They should judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you every major case but judge every minor case themselves. In this way you will lighten your load,  and they will bear it with you.

Leviticus 24:11

Her son cursed and blasphemed the Name,  and they brought him to Moses. (His mother’s name was Shelomith, a daughter of Dibri of the tribe of Dan.  )

Deuteronomy 1:17

Do not show partiality when deciding a case;  listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgement belongs to God.  Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.

Deuteronomy 17:8

‘If a case is too difficult for you #– #concerning bloodshed,  lawsuits,  or assaults   #– #cases disputed at your city gates,  then go up to the place the Lord your God chooses.