^{9 Ref} At that time I said to you, I am not able to undertake the care of you by myself;

^{10 Ref} The Lord your God has given you increase, and now you are like the stars of heaven in number.

^{11 Ref} May the Lord, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times greater in number than you are, and give you his blessing as he has said!

^{12 Ref} How is it possible for me by myself to be responsible for you, and undertake the weight of all your troubles and your arguments?

^{13 Ref} Take for yourselves men who are wise, far-seeing, and respected among you, from your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.

¹⁴ And you made answer and said to me, It is good for us to do as you say.