Deuteronomy 1:13

Bible in Basic English 1965

Take for yourselves men who are wise, far-seeing, and respected among you, from your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.

Cross References

Genesis 41:33

And now let Pharaoh make search for a man of wisdom and good sense, and put him in authority over the land of Egypt.

Exodus 18:21

But for the rest, take from among the people able men, such as have the fear of God, true men hating profits wrongly made; and put such men over them, to be captains of thousands, captains of hundreds and of fifties and of tens;

Deuteronomy 1:12

How is it possible for me by myself to be responsible for you, and undertake the weight of all your troubles and your arguments?

Deuteronomy 1:14

And you made answer and said to me, It is good for us to do as you say.