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Exodus 18:24

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Moses listened to his father-in-law's advice and did everything he had suggested.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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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