Deuteronomy 1:14

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And you answered me and said, “What you propose to do is good.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then you answered me: The thing is good which thou meanest to do.

Free Bible Version

You replied to me, saying, “Your proposal is a good one.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then ye answered me and said, The thing is good that thou hast commanded vs to doe.

King James (Authorized) Version

And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.

One Unity Resource Bible

You answered me, and said, “The thing which you have spoken is good to do.”

Translation for Translators

Your ancestors replied, ‘What you have suggested is good for us to do.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

You answered me and said, 'The thing that you have spoken is good for us to do.'

Noah Webster Bible

And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.

World English Bible

You answered me, and said, “The thing which you have spoken is good to do.”

Young's Literal Translation

and ye answer me and say, Good [is] the thing which thou hast spoken — to do.

Context

Moses Appoints Leaders

¹³Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”¹⁴And you answered me and said, “What you propose to do is good.”

Summary

In this verse, Moses recounts how he appointed leaders from each tribe to assist him in governing the Israelites. These leaders were chosen for their wisdom and experience, tasked with helping to administer justice and resolve disputes among the people. This delegation of authority not only lightened Moses' load but also ensured a fair and efficient legal system for the nation. The selection process highlights the importance of wise and capable leadership in maintaining order and unity within the community, reflecting God's desire for His people to be governed justly and harmoniously.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And ye answered me and said,.... As the speech of Moses to the people is not expressed before, so neither this answer of theirs to him: the thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do; to look out for and present persons to him as before described; this they saw was for their own good and profit, as well as for the ease of Moses, and therefore readily agreed to it.

Deuteronomy 1:14

Moses Appoints Leaders

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Berean Standard Bible

And you answered me and said, “What you propose to do is good.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then you answered me: The thing is good which thou meanest to do.

Free Bible Version

You replied to me, saying, “Your proposal is a good one.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then ye answered me and said, The thing is good that thou hast commanded vs to doe.

King James (Authorized) Version

And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.

One Unity Resource Bible

You answered me, and said, “The thing which you have spoken is good to do.”

Translation for Translators

Your ancestors replied, ‘What you have suggested is good for us to do.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

You answered me and said, 'The thing that you have spoken is good for us to do.'

Noah Webster Bible

And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.

World English Bible

You answered me, and said, “The thing which you have spoken is good to do.”

Young's Literal Translation

and ye answer me and say, Good [is] the thing which thou hast spoken — to do.