22. Let them serve the people as judges. But have them bring every hard case to you. They can decide the easy ones themselves. That will make your load lighter. They will share it with you.
23. "If this is what God wants and if you do it, then you will be able to carry the load. And all of these people will go home satisfied."
24. Moses listened to his father-in-law. He did everything Jethro said.
25. He chose men of ability from the whole community of Israel. He made them leaders of the people. They became officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.
26. They judged the people at all times. They brought the hard cases to Moses. But they decided the easy ones themselves.