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Exodus 18:25 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Exodus 18:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 18 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Exodus 18:25 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 18:25
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—Moses' implementation follows Jethro's qualifications precisely. The verb 'chose' (וַיִּבְחַר, vayivchar) indicates careful selection based on the criteria in verse 21. The hierarchical structure—thousands, hundreds, fifties, tens—creates manageable ratios of oversight. For 2+ million people, this required approximately 78,600 judges (assuming 600,000 men plus families). This massive delegation distributes authority while maintaining or...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 18:25
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“wise men”
“such as fear God: men of truth”
“a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit”