Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we come back to you. Aaron and Hur are with you, and anyone involved in a dispute can go to them.” New Living Translation Moses told the elders, “Stay here and wait for us until we come back. Aaron and Hur are here with you. If anyone has a dispute while I am gone, consult with them.” English Standard Version And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. And behold, Aaron and Hur are with you. Whoever has a dispute, let him go to them.” Berean Standard Bible And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute can go to them.” Berean Literal Bible And to the elders he said, “Remain for us in this place, until that we return to you?. And behold, Aaron and Hur are with you?. Whoever is a master of words shall come near to them.” King James Bible And he said unto the elders, Tarry ye here for us, until we come again unto you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: if any man have any matters to do, let him come unto them. New King James Version And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we come back to you. Indeed, Aaron and Hur are with you. If any man has a difficulty, let him go to them.” New American Standard Bible But to the elders he said, “Wait here for us until we return to you. And behold, Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a legal matter, have him approach them.” NASB 1995 But to the elders he said, “Wait here for us until we return to you. And behold, Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a legal matter, let him approach them.” NASB 1977 But to the elders he said, “Wait here for us until we return to you. And behold, Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a legal matter, let him approach them.” Legacy Standard Bible But to the elders he said, “Remain here for us until we return to you. And behold, Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a legal matter, let him approach them.” Amplified Bible And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we come back to you. Remember that Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a legal matter, let him go to them.” Berean Annotated Bible And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you?. Aaron (light bringer) and Hur (hole) are here with you?. Whoever has a dispute can go to them. Christian Standard Bible He told the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute should go to them.” Holman Christian Standard Bible He told the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute should go to them.” American Standard Version And he said unto the elders, Tarry ye here for us, until we come again unto you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: whosoever hath a cause, let him come near unto them. Contemporary English Version Moses had told the leaders, "Wait here until we come back. Aaron and Hur will be with you, and they can settle any arguments while we are away." English Revised Version And he said unto the elders, Tarry ye here for us, until we come again unto you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: whosoever hath a cause, let him come near unto them. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said to the leaders, "Wait here for us until we come back to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Take all your disagreements to them." Good News Translation Moses said to the leaders, "Wait here in the camp for us until we come back. Aaron and Hur are here with you; and so whoever has a dispute to settle can go to them." International Standard Version He told the elders, "Wait here for us until we return to you. Look, Aaron and Hur are with you, and whoever has a dispute, let him come to them." NET Bible He told the elders, "Wait for us in this place until we return to you. Here are Aaron and Hur with you. Whoever has any matters of dispute can approach them." New Heart English Bible He said to the elders, "Wait here for us, until we come again to you. Look, Aaron and Hur are with you. Whoever is involved in a dispute can go to them." Webster's Bible Translation And he said to the elders, Tarry ye here for us, until we come again to you: and behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: if any man hath any matters to do, let him come to them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute can go to them.” World English Bible He said to the elders, “Wait here for us, until we come again to you. Behold, Aaron and Hur are with you. Whoever is involved in a dispute can go to them.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has said to the elderly, “Abide for us in this [place] until we return to you, and behold, Aaron and Hur [are] with you—he who has matters comes near to them.” Berean Literal Bible And to the elders he said, “Remain for us in this place, until that we return to you?. And behold, Aaron and Hur are with you?. Whoever is a master of words shall come near to them.” Young's Literal Translation and unto the elders he hath said, 'Abide ye for us in this place, until that we turn back unto you, and lo, Aaron and Hur are with you -- he who hath matters doth come nigh unto them.' Smith's Literal Translation And he said to the old men, Abide for us here, till when we shall turn back to you: and behold, Aaron and Hur with you; whoever having words shall draw near to them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSaid to the ancients: Wait ye here till we return to you. You have Aaron and Hur with you: if any question shall arise, you shall refer it to them. Catholic Public Domain Version said to the elders: “Wait here, until we return to you. You have Aaron and Hur with you. If any question arises, you shall refer it to them.” New American Bible He told the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are with you. Anyone with a complaint should approach them.” New Revised Standard Version To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a dispute may go to them.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to the elders, You wait here for us until we return to you; and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has a problem, let him come to them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And to the Elders he said, “Wait for us here until we return to you; and behold, Ahron and Khur are with you; he that has a matter, he will come before them.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And unto the elders he said: 'Tarry ye here for us, until we come back unto you; and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you; whosoever hath a cause, let him come near unto them.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And to the elders they said, Rest there till we return to you; and behold, Aaron and Or are with you: if any man have a cause to be tried, let them go to them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses on the Mountain…13So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God. 14And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute can go to them.” 15When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it,… Cross References And he said to the elders, Exodus 12:21 Then Moses summoned all the elders of Israel and told them, “Go at once and select for yourselves a lamb for each family, and slaughter the Passover lamb. Exodus 19:7 So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him. Deuteronomy 31:28 Assemble before me all the elders of your tribes and all your officers so that I may speak these words in their hearing and call heaven and earth to witness against them. “Wait here for us until we return to you. Genesis 22:5 “Stay here with the donkey,” Abraham told his servants. “The boy and I will go over there to worship, and then we will return to you.” 1 Samuel 14:9 If they say, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stay where we are and will not go up to them. 1 Samuel 10:8 And you shall go before me to Gilgal, and surely I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you are to do.” Aaron and Hur are here with you. Exodus 17:10-12 Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. / As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. / When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. Exodus 4:14-16 Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. / You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth. I will help both of you to speak, and I will teach you what to do. / He will speak to the people for you. He will be your spokesman, and it will be as if you were God to him. Exodus 31:2-5 “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, … Whoever has a dispute can go to them.” Exodus 18:16-23 “Whenever they have a dispute, it is brought to me to judge between one man and another, and I make known to them the statutes and laws of God.” / But Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. / Surely you and these people with you will wear yourselves out, because the task is too heavy for you. You cannot handle it alone. … Deuteronomy 25:1 If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court to be judged, so that the innocent may be acquitted and the guilty condemned. Deuteronomy 17:8-11 If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose. / You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you a verdict in the case. / You must abide by the verdict they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you, … Numbers 11:16-17 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you. / And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself. Deuteronomy 1:9-15 At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone. / The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. / May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised. … Numbers 27:18-21 And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. … 1 Kings 12:6-8 Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. Treasury of Scripture And he said to the elders, Tarry you here for us, until we come again to you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: if any man have any matters to do, let him come to them. tarry ye Exodus 32:1 And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him. Genesis 22:5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. 1 Samuel 10:8 And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down unto thee, to offer burnt offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shalt thou tarry, till I come to thee, and shew thee what thou shalt do. Hur Exodus 17:10,12 So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill… if any man Exodus 18:25,26 And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens… Jump to Previous Aaron Abide Approach Cause Chiefs Dispute Elders Hur Involved Legal Matter Matters Nigh Places Tarry Turn WaitJump to Next Aaron Abide Approach Cause Chiefs Dispute Elders Hur Involved Legal Matter Matters Nigh Places Tarry Turn WaitExodus 24 1. Moses is called up into the mountain3. The people promise obedience 4. Moses builds an altar, and twelve pillars. 6. He sprinkles the blood of the covenant 9. The glory of God appears 14. Aaron and Hur have the charge of the people 15. Moses goes into the mountain, where he continues forty days and forty nights. And he said to the elders Moses addresses the elders of Israel, who were leaders and representatives of the people. The elders played a crucial role in the governance and spiritual guidance of the community. This reflects the structure of leadership established by God, where Moses, as the primary leader, delegates authority to others. The role of elders is seen throughout the Old Testament and into the New Testament, where elders are appointed in the early church (Acts 14:23). Wait here for us until we return to you Aaron and Hur are here with you Whoever has a dispute can go to them Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and to receive the Law on Mount Sinai. 2. Elders Leaders among the Israelites who were appointed to assist Moses in governing the people. 3. Aaron Moses' brother, who served as his spokesperson and later became the first high priest of Israel. 4. Hur A leader among the Israelites, possibly from the tribe of Judah, who assisted Aaron in leadership during Moses' absence. 5. Mount Sinai The mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments and the Law from God. Teaching Points Delegation of AuthorityMoses' instruction to the elders to rely on Aaron and Hur demonstrates the importance of delegating authority to trusted leaders. In our lives, we should recognize the value of sharing responsibilities to maintain order and efficiency. Trust in Leadership The appointment of Aaron and Hur shows the necessity of having trustworthy leaders who can handle disputes and maintain peace. We should strive to be trustworthy in our roles and support those in leadership positions. Patience and Obedience The elders were instructed to wait for Moses' return, teaching us the importance of patience and obedience to God's timing and instructions. Community Support The presence of Aaron and Hur as leaders emphasizes the need for community support and collaboration in resolving conflicts and maintaining harmony. Preparation for Absence Moses prepared for his absence by appointing leaders, reminding us to plan and prepare for times when we may not be present to ensure continuity and stability. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 24:14?2. How does Exodus 24:14 emphasize the importance of leadership and delegation? 3. What role do Aaron and Hur play in Moses' absence in Exodus 24:14? 4. How can we apply the principle of seeking guidance from leaders today? 5. What other biblical instances show the importance of leaving capable leaders in charge? 6. How does Exodus 24:14 encourage us to trust God's appointed leaders? 7. What does Exodus 24:14 reveal about leadership and delegation in biblical times? 8. How does Exodus 24:14 reflect the importance of community responsibility? 9. Why were Aaron and Hur chosen to lead in Moses' absence in Exodus 24:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 24? 11. Who was Hur in the Bible? 12. Has anyone ever witnessed God? 13. How could Moses and the elders literally 'see' God and survive (Exodus 24:9-11)? 14. Why does there appear to be no archaeological evidence confirming this covenant ceremony (Exodus 24)? What Does Exodus 24:14 Mean And he said to the eldersMoses turns to the recognized leaders of Israel. By addressing the elders first (see Exodus 3:16; 18:21; Numbers 11:16), he reinforces God’s established chain of command. • God consistently works through representative leadership—elders in the wilderness, later judges and kings, and in the New Testament, elders in each church (Acts 14:23; 1 Peter 5:1). • The personal pronoun “he” keeps the focus on Moses as God’s appointed mediator. Yet Moses never acts as a lone ranger; he honors the structure God already put in place. Wait here for us until we return to you The elders are told to stay put. Waiting is not passive; it is an active obedience that guards against presumption. • This command sets clear boundaries: only Moses and Joshua will ascend farther (Exodus 24:13). • It demands faith that Moses will come back, foreshadowing the call to “keep watch” while we await Christ’s return (Mark 13:33; John 14:3; Acts 1:11). • Their later failure to wait faithfully (Exodus 32:1) shows why patient trust is vital. Aaron and Hur are here with you Moses names two specific men, assigning visible, accountable leadership. • Aaron, already identified as high priest (Exodus 28:1), and Hur, who stood with Moses in battle (Exodus 17:10-12), provide balanced leadership—priestly and tribal. • Two witnesses strengthen credibility (Deuteronomy 19:15; Matthew 18:16). • Delegation protects the community; authority continues even when the primary leader is temporarily absent—a pattern mirrored in the church’s elders and deacons (Acts 6:1-6; Titus 1:5). Whoever has a dispute can go to them Everyday conflicts will still arise; Moses ensures justice does not pause while he is away. • This echoes Jethro’s counsel that capable men judge “minor cases” (Exodus 18:13-26; Deuteronomy 1:16-17). • Israel learns that God’s law is not dependent on one man’s presence but is entrusted to faithful servants—anticipating Christ’s charge that believers settle matters among themselves (Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Corinthians 6:1-5). • By directing disputes to Aaron and Hur, Moses safeguards unity and prevents unrest from festering. summary Exodus 24:14 shows Moses exercising wise, God-honoring leadership. He affirms existing elders, commands patient waiting, delegates authority to trusted men, and provides a clear avenue for justice. The verse teaches order, accountability, and hopeful expectation—principles that continue to guide God’s people as we wait for the greater Mediator’s promised return. (14) He said unto the elders.--Moses understood that his stay in the mount was about to be a prolonged one (see Exodus 24:12). He therefore prudently determined to make arrangements for the government and direction of the people during his absence. Aaron his brother, and Hur, the father of Bezaleel, perhaps his brother- in-law, seemed to him the fittest persons to exercise authority over the people during his absence; and accordingly he named them as the persons to whom application was to be made under any circumstances of difficulty.Here.--In the plain below the mountain. The injunction was that the camp should not be moved until Moses came down, however long he might be detained by the Divine colloquy. Verse 14. - And he said unto the elders. Before taking his departure for the long sojourn implied in God's address to him, "Come up to me into the mount, and be there" (ver. 12), Moses thought it necessary to give certain directions to the elders as to what they should do in his absence -1. They were to remain where they were - i.e., in the plain at the foot of Sinai, until his return, however long it should be delayed. 2. They were to regard Aaron and Hur as their leaders, and his (Moses') representatives. In case of any difficulty arising, they were to refer the matter to them. On Hur see the comment upon Exodus 17:12. Hebrew And he saidאָמַר֙ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to the elders, הַזְּקֵנִ֤ים (haz·zə·qê·nîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2205: Old “Wait שְׁבוּ־ (šə·ḇū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry here בָזֶ֔ה (ḇā·zeh) Preposition-b | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that for us until עַ֥ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while we return נָשׁ֖וּב (nā·šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to you. וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Aaron אַהֲרֹ֤ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and Hur וְחוּר֙ (wə·ḥūr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2354: Hur -- four Israelites, also a Midianite are here וְהִנֵּ֨ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! with you. עִמָּכֶ֔ם (‘im·mā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with Whoever מִי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix has a dispute דְּבָרִ֖ים (də·ḇā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause can go יִגַּ֥שׁ (yig·gaš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach to them.” אֲלֵיכֶ֑ם (’ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links Exodus 24:14 NIVExodus 24:14 NLT Exodus 24:14 ESV Exodus 24:14 NASB Exodus 24:14 KJV Exodus 24:14 BibleApps.com Exodus 24:14 Biblia Paralela Exodus 24:14 Chinese Bible Exodus 24:14 French Bible Exodus 24:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 24:14 He said to the elders Wait here (Exo. 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