Deuteronomy 1:9-14 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

9. At that time I said, “I am not able to take care of you by myself.

10. The Lord your God has made you grow in number. There are as many of you as there are stars in the sky.

11. I pray that the Lord, the God of your ancestors, will give you a thousand times more people. That’s what he promised.

12. But I cannot take care of your problems, your troubles and your arguments by myself.

13. So choose some men from each tribe. Choose wise men who have understanding and experience. I will make them leaders over you.”

14. And you said, “That’s a good thing to do.”

Deuteronomy 1