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23 If you do this,[a] and God so commands you, you will be able to stand the strain,[b] and all these people will also go to their homes in peace.”

24 Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said. 25 Moses chose capable men from all Israel and appointed them as heads over the people, as officials over thousands, hundreds,[c] fifties,[d] and tens.[e]

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  1. Exodus 18:23 Lit. this thing
  2. Exodus 18:23 Lit. stand
  3. Exodus 18:25 Lit. officials over hundreds
  4. Exodus 18:25 Lit. officials over fifties
  5. Exodus 18:25 Lit. officials over tens

23 If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied.”

24 Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said. 25 He chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders(A) of the people, officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.(B)

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