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You answered me, and said, The thing which you have spoken is good [for us] to do.
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A Wise and Willing Agreement
Commentators observe that the Israelites readily agreed to Moses' proposal for shared leadership because they recognized it was for their own good. John Gill notes they saw the plan as beneficial for themselves, not just as a way to ease Moses' burden. This highlights a moment of communal wisdom and cooperation.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This appointment of the “captains” (Compare to Exodus 18:21 and following) must not be confused with that of the elders in Numbers 11:16 and follow…
19th Century
Anglican
In these words Moses appears to combine the recollection of two distinct things:
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you answered me and said As the speech of Moses to the people is not expressed before, so neither this answer of thei…
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Moses reminds the people of the beneficial arrangement of their government, which could make them all secure and at ease, if it were not their own …
