Deuteronomy 1:12-17

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

13Appoint for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will make them your leaders.

14“You replied to me, ‘What you propose to do is good.’

15“So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and set them over you as leaders: commanders for thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens, and officers for your tribes.

16I commanded your judges at that time: Hear the cases between your brothers, and judge rightly between a man and his brother or his resident alien.

17Do not show partiality when deciding a case; listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.