20. Explain the regulations and instructions to them. Let them know the way they are supposed to go and the things they are supposed to do.
21. But you should also look among all the people for capable persons who respect God. They should be trustworthy and not corrupt. Set these persons over the people as officers of groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
22. Let them sit as judges for the people at all times. They should bring every major dispute to you, but they should decide all of the minor cases themselves. This will be much easier for you, and they will share your load.
23. If you do this and God directs you, then you will be able to endure. And all these people will be able to go back to their homes much happier."
24. Moses listened to his father-in-law’s suggestions and did everything that he had said.
25. Moses chose capable persons from all Israel and set them as leaders over the people, as officers over groups of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
26. They acted as judges for the people at all times. They would refer the hard cases to Moses, but all of the minor cases they decided themselves.