Exodus 18:13

New International Reader's Version

The next day Moses took his seat to serve the people as their judge. They stood around him from morning until evening.

Cross References

Job 29:7

“In those days I went to the city gate. I took my seat as a member of the council.

Exodus 18:12

Then Moses’ father-in-law Jethro brought a burnt offering and other sacrifices to God. Aaron came with all the elders of Israel. They ate a meal with Moses’ father-in-law in the sight of God.

Exodus 18:14

His father-in-law saw everything Moses was doing for the people. So he said, “Aren’t you trying to do too much for the people? You are the only judge. And all these people are standing around you from morning until evening.”

Isaiah 16:5

A man from the royal house of David will sit on Judah’s throne. He will rule with faithful love. When he judges he will do what is fair. He will be quick to do what is right.

Joel 3:12

The Lord says, “Stir up the nations into action! Let them march into the valley where I will judge them. I will take my seat in court. I will judge all the surrounding nations.

Matthew 23:2

“The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat,” he said.

Romans 12:8

Is it encouraging others? Then encourage them. Is it giving to others? Then give freely. Is it being a leader? Then work hard at it. Is it showing mercy? Then do it cheerfully.

Romans 13:6

That’s also why you pay taxes. The authorities serve God. Ruling takes up all their time.

Judges 5:10

“Some of you ride on white donkeys. Some of you sit on your saddle blankets. Some of you walk along the road. Think about