King James Bible
"And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens."
Following Jethro's advice, Moses selects capable leaders from among the entire nation, emphasizing merit over tribal favoritism. The term 'able men' suggests competence, wisdom, and moral integrity as prerequisites for leadership positions. Moses formally appoints these men as authorities, establishing a hierarchical structure of governance. This delegation marks a pivotal shift from Moses bearing sole responsibility to a distributed system of leadership. The organizational structure follows a military-style decimal system, creating manageable units for administration and justice. This tiered approach ensures that minor disputes can be resolved locally while major issues escalate appropriately, preventing Moses from becoming overwhelmed.