8. Look, I have laid the land before you. Go and possess the land that I promised to give to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as well as to their descendants after them.
9. At that same time, I told you: I can’t handle all of you by myself.
10. The Lord your God has multiplied your number—you are now as countless as the stars in the sky.
11. May the Lord, your ancestors’ God, continue to multiply you—a thousand times more! And may God bless you, just as he promised.
12. But how can I handle all your troubles, burdens, and disputes by myself?
13. Now, for each of your tribes, choose wise, discerning, and well-regarded individuals. I will appoint them as your leaders.
14. You answered me: "What you have proposed is a good idea."
15. So I took leading individuals from your tribes, people who were wise and well-regarded, and I set them up as your leaders. There were commanders over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens, as well as officials for each of your tribes.