Exodus 18:26

New Century Version

These officers solved disagreements among the people all the time. They brought the hard cases to Moses, but they decided the simple cases themselves.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:1

When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to test him with hard questions.

Job 29:16

I was like a father to needy people, and I took the side of strangers who were in trouble.

Exodus 18:22

Let these officers solve the disagreements among the people all the time. They can bring the hard cases to you, but they can decide the simple cases themselves. That will make it easier for you, because they will share the work with you.

Leviticus 24:11

The son of the Israelite woman began cursing and speaking against the Lord, so the people took him to Moses. (The mother’s name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri from the family of Dan.)

Deuteronomy 1:17

When you judge, be fair to everyone; don’t act as if one person is more important than another, and don’t be afraid of anyone, because your decision comes from God. Bring the hard cases to me, and I will judge them.”

Deuteronomy 17:8

Some cases that come before you, such as murder, quarreling, or attack, may be too difficult to judge. Take these cases to the place the Lord your God will choose.