Exodus 18:22

And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.

Cross-references

Exodus 18:18 identifies the burden that leads to Jethro's delegation advice — the problem solved by the system in Exodus 18:22.

Exodus 18:26 Historical context

Exodus 18:26 records the actual implementation of the delegation plan given in Exodus 18:22.

Exodus 22:9 Parallel

In Exodus 22:9, specific legal disputes are brought before judges, directly applying the judicial system Moses established in Exodus 18:22.

Leviticus 24:11 Historical context

Leviticus 24:11 shows a blasphemy case brought to Moses, directly illustrating the 'great matter' procedure described in Exodus 18:22.

Numbers 15:33 Historical context

Numbers 15:33 records a Sabbath violation brought to Moses, exemplifying the system where serious cases go to him as per Exodus 18:22.

Numbers 27:2 Historical context

Numbers 27:2 has the daughters of Zelophehad bring an inheritance dispute to Moses, following the 'great matter' protocol from Exodus 18:22.

Numbers 36:1 Historical context

Numbers 36:1 shows tribal leaders bring an inheritance concern to Moses, consistent with the delegation system in Exodus 18:22.

Deuteronomy 1:17 restates the same delegation principle from Exodus 18:22, adding impartiality and the rule for hard cases.

In 2 Chronicles 19:7, Jehoshaphat charges judges with impartiality, directly echoing Jethro's advice to Moses in Exodus 18:22.

Deuteronomy 17:8 expands the delegation principle: hard cases from local courts go to the central sanctuary, echoing Exodus 18:22's escalation.

Deuteronomy 17:9 describes the process for hard cases — consulting priests and judge — building on the system from Exodus 18:22.

Numbers 11:17 describes God giving the Spirit to 70 elders to share Moses' burden — a different method but same theme of shared leadership.

Ruth 4:2 Parallel

In Ruth 4:2, Boaz gathers elders to judge a legal matter, echoing the local judiciary Moses appointed in Exodus 18:22.