Exodus 18:17
King James Version
And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
Exodus 18:17 in context
15And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God:
16When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws.
17And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.
18Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that is with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.
19Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:
The Book of Exodus — summary, themes & key verses
Rescue and covenant — God delivers his people from slavery and makes them his own.
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