But I cannot take care of all your problems and settle all your arguments alone.
In a vision, you once said to your faithful followers: “I have helped a mighty hero. I chose him from my people and made him famous.
You and the people who come to you will soon be worn out. The job is too much for one person; you can't do it alone.
We don't have the right to claim that we have done anything on our own. God gives us what it takes to do all that we do.
God has even promised to bless us a thousand times more, and I pray that he will.
Each tribe must choose some experienced men who are known for their wisdom and understanding, and I will make those men the official leaders of their tribes.
Straight after the LORD commanded us to leave Mount Sinai, I told you: Israel, being your leader is too big a job for one person.