Exo 18:14, 22 | ESV | STEP | When Moses ’ father-in-law saw all that he was doing for the people , he said , What is this that you are doing for the people ? Why do you sit alone , and all the people stand around you from morning till evening ?

b Lev. 24:11; Num. 15:33; 27:2; 36:1; Deut. 1:17; 17:8

Exodus 18:14

14 When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he was doing for the people, he said, “What is this that you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone, and all the people stand around you from morning till evening?”

Exodus 18:22

22 And ^alet them judge the people at all times. ^bEvery great matter they shall bring to you, but any small matter they shall decide themselves. So it will be easier for you, and they will ^cbear the burden with you.