Deuteronomy 1:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

Exodus 18:18

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.

Exodus 18:24

Moses followed Jethro's advice.

Numbers 11:17

While I am talking with you there, I will give them some of your authority, so they can share responsibility for my people. You will no longer have to care for them by yourself.

Deuteronomy 22:18

The town leaders will beat the man with a whip