Exodus 18:24 web — So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said.

World English Bible

"So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said."

— Exodus 18:24, World English Bible

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Exodus 18 — Context

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Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God: men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

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Let them judge the people at all times. It shall be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they shall judge themselves. So shall it be easier for you, and they shall share the load with you.

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If you will do this thing, and God commands you so, then you will be able to endure, and all of these people also will go to their place in peace."

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So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said.

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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.

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They judged the people at all times. They brought the hard causes to Moses, but every small matter they judged themselves.

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Moses let his father-in-law depart, and he went his way into his own land.

Exodus 18:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 18:24 say?
Exodus 18:24 in the World English Bible reads: “So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said.”
Where is Exodus 18:24 in the Bible?
Exodus 18:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 18, verse 24.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 18:24.
What translation should I read Exodus 18:24 in?
Exodus 18:24 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 Exodus 18:24?
Exodus 18:24 reads (WEB): “So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said.” 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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