8. where Moses told him everything the Lord had done to protect Israel against the Egyptians and their king. He also told him how the Lord had helped them in all their troubles.
9. Jethro was so pleased to hear this good news about what the Lord had done,
10. that he shouted, “Praise the Lord! He rescued you and the Israelites from the Egyptians and their king.
11. Now I know that the Lord is the greatest God, because he has rescued Israel from their arrogant enemies.”
12. Jethro offered sacrifices to God. Then Aaron and Israel's leaders came to eat with Jethro there at the place of worship.
13. The next morning Moses sat down at the place where he decided legal cases for the people, and everyone crowded around him until evening.
14. Jethro saw how much Moses had to do for the people, and he asked, “Why are you the only judge? Why do you let these people crowd around you from morning till evening?”
15. Moses answered, “Because they come here to find out what God wants them to do.
16. They bring their complaints to me, and I make decisions on the basis of God's laws.”
17. Jethro replied:That isn't the best way to do it.
18. You and the people who come to you will soon be worn out. The job is too much for one person; you can't do it alone.
19. God will help you if you follow my advice. You should be the one to speak to God for the people,
20. and you should teach them God's laws and show them what they must do to live right.
21. You will need to appoint some competent leaders who respect God and are trustworthy and honest. Then put them over groups of ten, fifty, a hundred, and a thousand.