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Exodus 18:13

Exodus 18:13
And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And when Moses's father in law saw all that he did to the people,.... Or for them (q); for their information and instruction in the laws of God, and for the decision of cases brought before him,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

From the morning unto the evening - It may be assumed as at least probable that numerous cases of difficulty arose out of the division of the spoil of the Amalekites Exo 17:13, and causes would have…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

To judge the people - To hear and determine controversies between man and man, and to give them instruction in things appertaining to God.

From the morning unto the evening - Moses was obliged to sit…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 18:13-27

Here is, I. The great zeal and industry of Moses as a magistrate.

1. Having been employed to redeem Israel out of the house of bondage, herein he is a further type of Christ, that he is employed as a…

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