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Exodus 18:26 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Exodus 18:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 18 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.”
Exodus 18:26 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 18:26
And they judged the people at all seasons: the hard causes they brought unto Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves—The system works as designed: routine cases handled locally, difficult cases escalated. The phrase 'at all seasons' (בְּכָל־עֵת, b'khol-et) confirms continuous justice, not periodic hearings. 'Hard causes' (הַדָּבָר הַקָּשֶׁה, hadavar haqasheh) require Moses' unique access to God and wisdom. The distribution 'every small matter they judged themselves' shows the delegates' competence for routine decisions. This balance—delegation with escalation—prevents both burnout...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 18:26
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“but every small matter they shall judge themselves. So shall it be easier for you”
“between blood and blood”
“he said”
“to the king”
“she came to prove him with hard questions.”
“I searched out.”