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Exodus 18:14 Cross-References
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“And when Moses' father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee from morning unto even?”
Exodus 18:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 18:14
And when Moses' father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people?—Jethro's question 'What is this thing?' shows his concern at the unsustainable system. His observation 'thou sittest thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee' identifies the problem: centralized leadership without delegation. The phrase 'from morning unto even' emphasizes the exhaustion for both Moses and people. Jethro's willingness to question Moses' methods models the proper role of advisors—speaking truth to leadership. His approach is respectful (asking questi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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