Exodus 18:13-15

Expanded Bible

¹³ The next day Moses ·solved disagreements [decided cases; ^Lsat as judge] among the people, and the people stood around him from morning until night. ¹⁴ When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked, “What is all this you are doing for the people? Why are you the only one ·to solve disagreements [^Lsitting]? All the people are standing ·around you [or in line] from morning until night!”

¹⁵ Then Moses said to his father-in-law, “It is because the people come to me ·for God’s help in solving their disagreements [^Lto seek/inquire of God].