authority so that he would not wear himself out trying to meet the needs of all those in his charge. “But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God,” Jethro told him, “trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share