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Berean Standard Bible

“Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.”

Exodus 18:24

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Study note

Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, has watched Moses spend whole days judging the people's disputes alone. He warns that this will wear out both Moses and the people, and he suggests appointing capable, honest men to handle smaller cases.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.

World English Bible (WEB)

So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said.

King James Version (KJV)

So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said.

American Standard Version (ASV)

So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So Moses took note of the words of his father-in-law, and did as he had said.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y oyó Moisés la voz de su suegro, é hizo todo lo que dijo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Moisés escuchó atentamente el consejo de su suegro y siguió sus sugerencias.

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