Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:
Listen to me now, and I'll give you some advice. God will be with you as you do this: You should represent the people before God, bringing their problems and concerns to Him.
Jethro is advising Moses to serve as the people's representative before God, bringing their matters to Him in prayer and seeking His guidance.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses is leading the Israelites through the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt, where he has been single-handedly handling all the people's disputes and judgments. This workload is overwhelming him, leading to exhaustion and inefficiency in leadership. Jethro, his father-in-law and a priest from Midian, observes this situation and steps in to offer practical advice based on his own experience.
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