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Exodus 18:13 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Exodus 18:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 18 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening.”
Exodus 18:13 (KJV)
Historical Context for Exodus 18:13
People Mentioned
Commentary on Exodus 18:13
And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people—The transition from worship (v.12) to governance shows proper priority: worship before work. Moses' judging role fulfills God's commission to speak His words to people (Ex 4:15-16). The phrase 'the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening' indicates overwhelming demand—cases queued all day. This exhaustive schedule reveals the burden of leadership and unsustainability of solo ministry. The verb 'to judge' (לִשְׁפֹּט, lishpot) includes deciding disputes and declaring God's statutes. Moses' all-day judging shows...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 18:13
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“for they are servants of God's service”
“when I prepared my seat in the street.”
“The scribes and the Pharisees sat on Moses' seat.,Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:,,,,,,,,”
“you who ride on white donkeys”
“to his exhorting: he who gives”
“in the tent of David”