12. But I cannot take care of you and solve all your arguments by myself.
13. So choose some men from each tribe, and I will make them leaders over you. Choose wise men with experience who understand people.’
14. “And you said, ‘That is a good thing to do.’
15. “So I took the wise, experienced men you chose from your tribes, and I made them your leaders. In this way I gave you leaders over 1000 people, over 100 people, over 50 people, and over 10 people. I also gave you officers for each of your tribes.
16. “At that time I told these judges, ‘Listen to the arguments between your people. Be fair when you judge each case. It doesn’t matter if the problem is between two Israelites or between an Israelite and a foreigner. You must judge each case fairly.