And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.
And they served as judges for the people all the time: they brought the difficult cases to Moses, but they handled all the smaller matters themselves.
This verse shows how Moses implemented a system where appointed judges handled everyday disputes, while only the most challenging cases were brought to Moses himself.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the implementation of Jethro's advice to Moses about delegating judicial responsibilities among the Israelites in the wilderness. Moses had been overwhelmed trying to settle every dispute personally from morning until evening. Jethro, Moses' father-in-law and a Midianite priest, suggested appointing capable men as judges over groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens to share the load.
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