KJV ORIGINAL
Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Also, you should choose capable men from among all the people—men who respect God, are honest and trustworthy, and hate greed. Put these men in charge as leaders over groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing Moses to choose godly, honest leaders who aren't motivated by money to help govern the people in an organized way.
📚 Historical Context
This advice came from Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, who visited Moses in the wilderness and saw him trying to judge all disputes among the Israelites by himself from morning until evening. Jethro suggested this system of delegated leadership to prevent Moses from burning out and to provide better justice for the people.
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