Exodus 18:18
Thou 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.
Cross-references
Exodus 18:22
Parallel
Exodus 18:22 prescribes appointing judges to share the load — the immediate solution to the overwhelming burden stated here.
Exodus 18:23
Parallel
Exodus 18:23 promises endurance and peace if Moses follows the delegation advice — the result of heeding the warning.
Numbers 11:14–17
Parallel
Numbers 11:14-17 shows Moses again overwhelmed, with God appointing elders to share the burden — same delegation principle.
Deuteronomy 1:9–12
Historical context
Deuteronomy 1:9-12 recounts the same burden — Moses says 'I cannot bear you alone' — referencing this Exodus event.
Acts 6:1–4
Parallel
Acts 6:1-4 describes apostles delegating distribution to avoid neglecting prayer — a NT parallel to sharing the burden.