²⁵ He chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders^(A) of the people, officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.^{(B) 26} They served as judges^(C) for the people at all times. The difficult cases^(D) they brought to Moses, but the simple ones they decided themselves.^(E)

¹³ Choose some wise, understanding and respected men^(A) from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.”

¹⁴ You answered me, “What you propose to do is good.”

¹⁵ So I took^(B) the leading men of your tribes,^(C) wise and respected men,^(D) and appointed them to have authority over you—as commanders^(E) of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens and as tribal officials.^{(F) 16} And I charged your judges at that time, “Hear the disputes between your people and judge^(G) fairly,^(H) whether the case is between two Israelites or between an Israelite and a foreigner residing among you.^{(I) 17} Do not show partiality^(J) in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of anyone,^(K) for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too hard for you, and I will hear it.”^{(L) 18} And at that time I told you everything you were to do.^(M)