And he said unto the elders, Tarry ye here for us, until we come again unto you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: if any man have any matters to do, let him come unto them.
And he said to the elders, 'Wait here for us until we return to you. Look, Aaron and Hur are with you. If anyone has any business or disputes to settle, let them bring it to Aaron and Hur.'
Moses is telling the elders to wait while he goes up the mountain, and if people need leadership or help with problems, they should go to Aaron and Hur.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Moses is about to ascend Mount Sinai to receive the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments from God. Moses knew he would be gone for an extended time (40 days), so he needed to establish temporary leadership. Aaron was Moses' brother and spokesman, while Hur was likely a trusted leader who had helped hold up Moses' arms during the battle with Amalek.
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