But as for you and your officials, I know that you don't yet fear the LORD God."

Dread and fear have fallen on them, because of the strength of your arm. They have become silent as a stone, until your people pass by, LORD, until this people you acquired pass by.

You are to look for capable men among the people, men who fear God, men of integrity who hate dishonest gain. You are to set these men over them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

Moses told the people, "Don't be afraid, for God has come to test you, so that you may fear him in order that you don't sin."