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A Model for Appointing Leaders
Scholars note a key detail from Deuteronomy 1: Moses didn't choose the men himself but had the people select them, and he then formally appointed them. This model of congregational selection followed by leadership confirmation is seen as a pattern, paralleling how the first deacons were chosen in Acts 6.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 18:24–25
19th Century
Bishop
Moses hearkened. —The appointment of judges, according to Jethro’s advice, was not made until after the giving of the Law…
John Gill
On Exodus 18:25
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses chose able men out of all Israel
He looked among them, and selected the best of them, such as most answere…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 18:13–27
17th Century
Minister
Here is the great zeal and the toil of Moses as a magistrate. Having been employed to redeem Israel out of the house of bondage, he is a further ty…