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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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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 1:9–15
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 1:9
19th Century
Bishop
I am not able to bear you myself alone. —Repeated almost exactly from Numbers 11:14.
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 1:9
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 1:9
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 1:9–18
17th Century
Minister
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 …