Deuteronomy 1:12

12 But I can't handle your problems and troubles all by myself. I can't settle your arguments.

Deuteronomy 1:12 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 1:12

How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden,
and your strife?
] His meaning is, that he could not hear and try all their causes, and determine all their law suits, and decide the strifes and controversies which arose between them; it was too heavy for him, and brought too much trouble and incumbrance upon him.

Deuteronomy 1:12 In-Context

10 The LORD your God has increased your numbers. Today you are as many as the stars in the sky.

11 The LORD is the God of your people. May he increase your numbers a thousand times. May he bless you, just as he promised he would.

12 But I can't handle your problems and troubles all by myself. I can't settle your arguments.

13 "So choose some wise men from each of your tribes. They must understand how to give good advice. The people must have respect for them. I will appoint those men to have authority over you."

14 You answered me, "Your suggestion is good."