Exodus 18:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You will need to appoint some competent leaders who respect God and are trustworthy and honest. Then put them over groups of ten, fifty, a hundred, and a thousand.

Cross References

Genesis 22:12

“Don't hurt the boy or harm him in any way!” the angel said. “Now I know that you truly obey God, because you were willing to offer him your only son.”

Genesis 42:18

before saying to them: Since I respect God, I'll give you a chance to save your lives.

Genesis 47:6

I will let them live anywhere they choose in the land of Egypt, but I suggest that they settle in Goshen, the best part of our land. I would also like your finest shepherds to look after my own sheep and goats.”

2 Samuel 18:1

David divided his soldiers into groups of a hundred and groups of a thousand. Then he chose officers to be in command of each group.

2 Samuel 23:3

Our Mighty Rock, the God of Jacob, told me, “A ruler who obeys God and does right

1 Kings 18:12

What if the LORD's Spirit takes you away as soon as I leave? When Ahab comes to get you, he won't find you. Then he will surely kill me. I have worshipped the LORD since I was a boy.

1 Kings 18:3

At that time Obadiah was in charge of Ahab's palace, but he faithfully worshipped the LORD. In fact, when Jezebel was trying to kill the LORD's prophets, Obadiah hid a hundred of them in two caves and gave them food and water. Ahab sent for Obadiah

Ezra 7:25

Ezra, use the wisdom God has given you and choose officials and leaders to govern the people of Western Province. These leaders should know God's laws and have them taught to anyone who doesn't know them.

Nehemiah 5:9

I continued, “What you have done is wrong! We must honour our God by the way we live, so the Gentiles can't find fault with us.

Nehemiah 7:2

I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, because Hananiah could be trusted, and he respected God more than most people did.

Job 1:1

Many years ago, a man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was a truly good person, who respected God and refused to do evil.

Job 29:16

I was a father to the needy, and I defended them in court, even if they were strangers.

Job 31:13

When my servants complained against me, I was fair to them.

Psalm 15:1

Who may stay in God's temple or live on the holy mountain of the LORD?

Psalm 15:5

They lend their money without charging interest, and they don't take bribes to hurt the innocent. Those who do these things will always stand firm.

Exodus 17:9

So Moses told Joshua, “Have some men ready to attack the Amalekites tomorrow. I will stand on a hilltop, holding this walking stick that has the power of God.”

Exodus 18:25

He chose some competent leaders from every tribe in Israel and put them over groups of ten, fifty, a hundred, and a thousand.

Proverbs 28:2

In time of civil war there are many leaders, but a sensible leader restores law and order.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.

Isaiah 16:5

Then a kingdom of love will be set up, and someone from David's family will rule with fairness. He will do what is right and quickly bring justice.

Isaiah 33:15

But there will be rewards for those who live right and tell the truth, for those who refuse to take money by force or accept bribes, for all who hate murder and violent crimes.

Isaiah 59:4

You falsely accuse others and tell lies in court; sin and trouble are the names of your children.

Jeremiah 5:1

“Search Jerusalem for honest people who try to be faithful. If you can find even one, I'll forgive the whole city.

Ezekiel 18:8

and doesn't charge interest when lending money. He refuses to do anything evil; he is fair to everyone

Ezekiel 22:12

Others of you accept money to murder someone. Your own people charge high interest when making a loan to other Israelites, and they get rich by cheating. Worst of all, you have forgotten me, the LORD God.

Zechariah 8:16

But you must be truthful with each other, and in court you must give fair decisions that lead to peace.

Numbers 1:16

Moses and Aaron, together with these twelve tribal leaders,

Numbers 1:4

The following twelve family leaders, one from each tribe, will help you: Elizur son of Shedeur from Reuben, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai from Simeon, Nahshon son of Amminadab from Judah, Nethanel son of Zuar from Issachar, Eliab son of Helon from Zebulun, Elishama son of Ammihud from Ephraim, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur from Manasseh, Abidan son of Gideoni from Benjamin, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai from Dan, Pagiel son of Ochran from Asher, Eliasaph son of Deuel from Gad, and Ahira son of Enan from Naphtali.

Numbers 10:4

But if just one is blown, only the twelve tribal leaders need to come together.

Luke 18:2

In a town there was once a judge who didn't fear God or care about people.

Luke 18:4

For a while the judge refused to do anything. Finally, he said to himself, “Even though I don't fear God or care about people,

Acts 20:33

I have never wanted anyone's money or clothes.

Acts 6:3

My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these things.

Deuteronomy 22:18

The town leaders will beat the man with a whip

1 Timothy 3:3

They must not be heavy drinkers or troublemakers. Instead, they must be kind and gentle and not love money.

Joshua 22:14

Each of the tribes at Shiloh sent the leader of one of its families along with Phinehas.

1 Samuel 8:12

Some of them will be officers in charge of a thousand soldiers, and others will be in charge of fifty. Still others will have to farm the king's land and harvest his crops, or make weapons and parts for his chariots.

1 Samuel 8:3

But they were not like their father. They were dishonest and accepted bribes to give unfair decisions.