Exodus 18:23

God's Word

If God commands you, and you do this, you will be able to continue your work, and all these people will have their disagreements settled so that they can go home.”

Cross References

Genesis 18:33

When the Lord finished speaking to Abraham, he left. Abraham returned home.

Genesis 30:25

After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Let me go home to my own country.

2 Samuel 18:3

“You’re not going ⌞with us⌟,” the troops said. “If we flee, they won’t care about us, and if half of us die, they won’t care either. But you’re worth 10,000 of us. It’s better for you to be ready to send us help from the city.”

2 Samuel 19:39

All the troops crossed the Jordan River, and then the king crossed. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him. Then Barzillai went back home.

2 Samuel 21:17

But Abishai, son of Zeruiah, came to help David. He attacked the Philistine and killed him. Then David’s men swore an oath, saying, “You’ll never go into battle with us again. The lamp of Israel must never be extinguished.”

Exodus 16:29

Remember: The Lord has given you this day of rest as a holy day. That’s why he gives you enough food on the sixth day for two days. On the seventh day stay in your place—no one is to go out. Everyone, stay where you are.”

Exodus 18:18

You and your people will wear yourselves out. This is too much work for you. You can’t do it alone!

Exodus 18:22

Let them be the ones who usually settle disagreements among the people. They should bring all important cases to you, but they should settle all minor cases themselves. Make it easier for yourself by letting them help you.

Exodus 18:24

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

Acts 15:2

Paul and Barnabas had a fierce dispute with these men. So Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were sent to Jerusalem to see the apostles and spiritual leaders  about this claim.

Galatians 2:2

I went in response to a revelation ⌞from God⌟. I showed them the way I spread the Good News among people who are not Jewish. I did this in a private meeting with those recognized as important people to see whether all my efforts had been wasted.

1 Samuel 8:22

The Lord told him, “Listen to them, and give them a king.” Then Samuel told the people of Israel, “Go ⌞back⌟ to your own cities.”