If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.
If you do this thing, and God tells you to do it, then you will be able to handle the workload, and all these people will also return to their homes in peace.
The writer is saying that if Moses follows this advice with God's blessing, he'll avoid burnout and the people will leave satisfied.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses was leading the Israelites through the wilderness after their escape from Egypt and was overwhelmed by the task of judging all the people's disputes single-handedly. His father-in-law, Jethro, a wise Midianite priest, observed this burden and advised Moses to appoint capable leaders to handle smaller matters, allowing Moses to focus on major issues and seek God's direction. This verse specifically assures Moses that following this plan, if approved by God, would enable him to endure his leadership role and lead the people to live in harmony.
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