¹² Some he will assign to be commanders^(A) of thousands and commanders of fifties, and others to plow his ground and reap his harvest, and still others to make weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.

¹⁸ Then he asked Zebah and Zalmunna, “What kind of men did you kill at Tabor?^(A)”

“Men like you,” they answered, “each one with the bearing of a prince.”

¹⁵ So I took^(A) the leading men of your tribes,^(B) wise and respected men,^(C) and appointed them to have authority over you—as commanders^(D) of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens and as tribal officials.^(E)

²¹ But select capable men^(A) from all the people—men who fear^(B) God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain^(C)—and appoint them as officials^(D) over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.

¹⁴ Then the Lord’s anger burned^(A) against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet^(B) you, and he will be glad to see you. ¹⁵ You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth;^(C) I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do. ¹⁶ He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth^(D) and as if you were God to him.^(E)

¹⁰ Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.”^(A)