Exodus 18:25

New International Reader's Version

He chose men of ability from the whole community of Israel. He made them leaders of the people. They became officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Cross References

Genesis 47:6

The land of Egypt is open to you. Let your father and brothers live in the best part of the land. Let them live in Goshen. Do any of them have special skills? If they do, put them in charge of my own livestock.”

2 Samuel 18:1

David brought together the men with him. He appointed commanders of thousands over some of them. He appointed commanders of hundreds over the others.

Exodus 18:21

But choose men of ability from all the people. They must have respect for God. You must be able to trust them. They must not try to get money by cheating others. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

Exodus 18:24

Moses listened to his father-in-law. He did everything Jethro said.

Numbers 1:16

These were the men appointed from the community. They were the leaders of the tribes of their people. They were the heads of the major families in Israel.

Numbers 1:4

One man from each tribe must help you. Those who help must be the heads of their families.

Numbers 11:16

The Lord said to Moses, “Bring me 70 of Israel’s elders. Bring men that you know are leaders and officials among the people. Have them come to the tent of meeting. I want them to stand there with you.

Acts 6:5

This plan pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen. He was full of faith and of the Holy Spirit. Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas were chosen too. The group also chose Nicolas from Antioch. He had accepted the Jewish faith.

Deuteronomy 1:15

So I chose the leading men of your tribes who were wise and respected. I appointed them to have authority over you. I made them commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. I appointed them to be officials over the tribes.