Bible Verses

At that time, I established what you had to do.

Do not be influenced by anyone when you judge, but listen to the poor and the rich alike, the powerful and the weak, and do not be afraid of anyone because you act in place of God. And if a very difficult case arises for you, refer it to me, and I will attend to

I also gave this instruction to the judges: ‘Take care of the complaints of your fellow Israelites and judge fairly the lawsuit between an Israelite and his brother, or between an Israelite and a foreigner living among you.

So, I selected wise and experienced men from the leaders of your tribes and appointed them as leaders over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens, as well as secretaries for each tribe.

And you answered, ‘What you ask us to do is right.’

Look for intelligent, keen-sighted, and experienced men from each of your tribes, and I will place them as leaders over the people.’

But how can I alone resolve all your problems and disputes?

May the Lord, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times more and bless you just as he promised.

The Lord, your God, has multiplied you, and now, you are as numerous as the stars in heaven.

Appointment of Judges I said to you then: ‘I alone cannot be responsible for all of you.