Exodus 18:22-27 ▼

22 They are to judge the people at all times. Let them bring every major matter to you, but let them judge every minor matter. It will lighten your burden, and they'll bear it with you.

23 If you do this, and God so commands you, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will also go to their homes in peace.|

24 Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.

25 Moses chose capable men from all Israel and appointed them as heads over the people, as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

26 They judged the people at all times; the difficult matters they brought to Moses, but every minor matter they judged.

27 Moses sent his father-in-law on his way, and he went to his own land.