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 prescribes appointing judges to share the load — the immediate solution to the overwhelming burden stated here.

Exodus 18:23 promises endurance and peace if Moses follows the delegation advice — the result of heeding the warning.

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 describes apostles delegating distribution to avoid neglecting prayer — a NT parallel to sharing the burden.