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
In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites had escaped from Egypt and were wandering in the wilderness, Moses was overburdened with judging all the disputes and issues among the people, which took up his entire day. His father-in-law, Jethro, a Midianite priest, observed this inefficiency and advised Moses to select trustworthy leaders to handle the everyday matters, while reserving the more difficult cases for himself. This organizational structure was implemented to prevent Moses from burning out and to ensure fair and timely justice for the growing nation.
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