Exodus 18:23

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

If you do this, and God so directs you, you will be able to endure, and also all these people will be able to go home satisfied.’

Cross References

Exodus 18:18

‘You will certainly wear out both yourself and these people who are with you, because the task is too heavy for you. You can’t do it alone.

1 Samuel 8:22

‘Listen to them,’ the Lord told Samuel. ‘Appoint a king for them.’ Then Samuel told the men of Israel, ‘Each of you, go back to your city.’

2 Samuel 18:3

‘You must not go! ’  the people pleaded. ‘If we have to flee, they will not pay any attention to us. Even if half of us die, they will not pay any attention to us because you are worth  ten thousand of us. Therefore, it is better if you support us from the city.’

Genesis 18:33

When the Lord had finished speaking with Abraham, he departed, and Abraham returned to his place.

Galatians 2:2

I went up according to a revelation  and presented to them the gospel I preach among the Gentiles, but did so privately to those recognised as leaders. I wanted to be sure I was not running, and had not been running, in vain.

Acts 15:2

After Paul and Barnabas had engaged them in serious argument and debate, Paul and Barnabas and some others were appointed to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about this issue.

2 Samuel 21:17

But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, ‘You must never again go out with us to battle. You must not extinguish the lamp of Israel.’

2 Samuel 19:39

So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned to his home.

Genesis 30:25

After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, ‘Send me on my way so that I can return to my homeland.

Exodus 16:29

Understand that the Lord has given you the Sabbath; therefore on the sixth day he will give you two days’ worth of bread. Each of you stay where you are; no one is to leave his place on the seventh day.’

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.

Exodus 18:24

Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.