Did Moshe Need Yitro's Advice?

Related Topics

  • Chronology of Chapter 18 – what part (if any) happened after the Decalogue?
    • The entire chapter – Ralbag.
    • The second half of the chapter (from 18:13 and on) – Rashi.
    • Moshe's selection of the judges – Akeidat Yitzchak, Abarbanel.
    • Just Yitro's departure – Shadal.
    • None – Ma'asei Hashem.
  • Relationship of Shemot 18 to Bemidbar 11 and Devarim 1:
    • Shemot 18 = Bemidbar 11 = Devarim 1 – R. Medan.
    • Shemot 18 = Devarim 1 – Akeidat Yitzchak.
  • Why doesn't Moshe give credit to Yitro in Devarim 1?
    • It was really Moshe's own idea – Abarbanel.
    • Moshe is just recounting the events – Ma'asei Hashem.
  • Did Moshe implement Yitro's advice as given, or did he make significant changes?
    • He implemented to the letter – Ma'asei Hashem.
    • He made significant changes – Abarbanel.
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