KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Moses' father-in-law said to him, 'What you're doing is not good.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses' father-in-law is giving him honest feedback that his current approach to leadership isn't working well.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, when Moses was trying to judge and settle disputes for over a million people all by himself from morning until evening. Jethro, Moses' father-in-law and a Midianite priest, had come to visit Moses in the wilderness and observed this unsustainable leadership practice.
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