So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.
So Moses listened to his father-in-law's advice and did everything he had suggested.
This verse shows Moses being humble enough to accept wise counsel from his father-in-law and then following through on that advice.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses is leading the Israelites through the wilderness after their escape from Egypt, facing the challenges of governing a large group of people. His father-in-law, Jethro, a Midianite priest, visits and sees that Moses is overwhelmed by handling all the disputes and decisions alone, which is leading to exhaustion. Jethro offers practical advice on sharing the workload by appointing helpers, and in this verse, Moses chooses to follow that counsel.
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