Exo 18:14 | MHM | STEP | v. 14–16 : When Jethro saw how busy Moses was, he asked, Why do you alone sit as judge while everyone stands before you from morning till evening? (Exodus 18:14 ). Moses explained that people came to him to ask about God’s will and to settle disputes. Moses made known God’s laws and decided what was right (Exodus 18:15–16 ). This was a big responsibility, and Moses took it seriously.

‏ Exodus 18:14

v. 14–16: When Jethro saw how busy Moses was, he asked, Why do you alone sit as judge while everyone stands before you from morning till evening? (Exodus 18:14 ^a). Moses explained that people came to him to ask about God’s will and to settle disputes. Moses made known God’s laws and decided what was right (Exodus 18:15–16 ^b). This was a big responsibility, and Moses took it seriously.