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I spoke to you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:
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Wise and Humble Leadership
Commentators highlight that Moses' admission, "I am not able to bear you myself alone," demonstrates both humility and practical wisdom. As Israel grew according to God's promise, a single leader was no longer feasible. This delegation of authority was a good and necessary step, showing God's care in providing a functional government for His people.
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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
I am not able to bear you myself alone. —Repeated almost exactly from Numbers 11:14.
16th Century
Protestant
And I spoke to you at that time. He does not say here that the counsel regarding the appointment of the judges was suggested to him from a…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I spoke to you at that time About that time; for it was after the rock in Horeb was smitten, and before they enc…
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 …