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Exodus 18:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You must teach them God's rules and laws, and show them the right way to live and the work they should do.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling Moses to teach the people His laws and guide them in how to live and what to do.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Jethro's advice to Moses about organizing the leadership of Israel in the wilderness. Moses had been trying to judge all the people's disputes by himself, which was overwhelming. Jethro, Moses' father-in-law and a Midianite priest, suggested appointing other capable leaders to help share the burden of governing the people.

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