Deuteronomy 1:12

12 But how can I handle all your troubles, burdens, and disputes by myself?

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 multiplied your number—you are now as countless as the stars in the sky.

11 May the LORD, your ancestors' God, continue to multiply you—a thousand times more! And may God bless you, just as he promised.

12 But how can I handle all your troubles, burdens, and disputes by myself?

13 Now, for each of your tribes, choose wise, discerning, and well-regarded individuals. I will appoint them as your leaders.

14 You answered me: "What you have proposed is a good idea."