14. And when, of course, his kinsman saw all that he did among the people, he said: "What is this that you do among the people? Why do you sit alone, while all the people stand before you, from morning, even until evening?"
15. And Moses answered him: "The people come to me seeking the verdict of God.
16. And when any kind of dispute occurs among them, they come to me to judge between them, and to reveal the precepts of God and of his laws."
17. But he said, "This is not good, what you are doing.
18. You will be consumed by foolish efforts, both you and this people who are with you. The task is beyond your strength; you will not be able bear it alone.
19. But listen to my words and counsels, and then God will be with you. Be available to the people in that which pertains to God, so as to refer what they say to him,
20. and to reveal to the people the ceremonies, and the rituals of worship, and the way by which they should progress, and the work that they should do.
21. Then provide, from all of the people, men capable and fearing God, in whom there is truth and who hate avarice, and appoint from them tribunes, and leaders of hundreds, and of fifties, and of tens,
22. who may judge the people at all times. Then, when anything greater will have occurred, they may refer it to you, and let them judge the lesser matters only. And so it may be lighter for you, the burden being divided among others.
23. If you will do this, you will fulfill the orders of God, and you will be able to uphold his precepts. And this entire people will return to their places in peace."
24. Having heard this, Moses did everything that he had suggested to him.