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Moses had begun to take a role similar to Pharaoh’s. He was making himself necessary for every decision the people faced.
Jethro’s wise advice shows another example of God’s care and guidance. This time, God did not act through a miracle. Instead, He used practical wisdom.
Jethro taught Moses a new way to lead. He told Moses to share his authority with other capable leaders. This way of leadership is called delegation. It means giving responsibility to others.
Before this, Moses seems to have followed an Egyptian style of leadership. That system was very strict and top-down. All authority came from the pharaoh, who made decisions by his own command. No Egyptian law code from that time has been found.
Jethro suggested a different structure. By appointing leaders over groups of people, the work of Moses would become easier and more orderly.
Events
Parallels
People
Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Book of Exodus Courts and Trials Deuteronomy, Book of Elder Jethro Judge Moses
Topics
Courts of Justice: Superior Court: Held First by Moses Alone in the Wilderness Government: Mosaic: Administrative and Judicial System Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Sinai: Judges Appointed Moses: Institutes a System of Government The Kenites: Showed Kindness to Israel in the Desert