Exodus 18:21
The Scripture
(21) Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Moses appoints seventy men from the tribe of Levi to assist him as he prepares to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, giving them the task of guarding the camp and carrying the tabernacle. The chapter emphasizes the importance of delegating trusted helpers and maintaining order while the journey begins. It also highlights Moses’ reliance on the faithfulness of his chosen assistants.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 1:13Deuteronomy 1:14Deuteronomy 1:15Deuteronomy 1:16Deuteronomy 1:17Acts 6:3Exodus 18:25Deuteronomy 16:18I Kings 3:9I Kings 3:10I Kings 3:11I Kings 3:12
Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 18:25Nehemiah 2:16I Chronicles 29:6Nehemiah 5:17II Kings 11:4II Kings 11:19