Deuteronomy 1:12 nasb — 'How can I alone bear the load and burden of you and your strife?

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"'How can I alone bear the load and burden of you and your strife?"

— Deuteronomy 1:12, NASB

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Deuteronomy 1 — Context

9

"I spoke to you at that time, saying, 'I am not able to bear the burden of you alone.

10

'The LORD your God has multiplied you, and behold, you are this day like the stars of heaven in number.

11

'May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand-fold more than you are and bless you, just as He has promised you!

12

'How can I alone bear the load and burden of you and your strife?

13

'Choose wise and discerning and experienced men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as your heads.'

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"You answered me and said, 'The thing which you have said to do is good.'

15

"So I took the heads of your tribes, wise and experienced men, and appointed them heads over you, leaders of thousands and of hundreds, of fifties and of tens, and officers for your tribes.

Deuteronomy 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 1:12 say?
Deuteronomy 1:12 in the NASB reads: “'How can I alone bear the load and burden of you and your strife?”
Where is Deuteronomy 1:12 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 1:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 1, verse 12.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 1:12.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 1:12 in?
Deuteronomy 1:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 1:12?
Deuteronomy 1:12 reads (NASB): “'How can I alone bear the load and burden of you and your strife?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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