What does Deuteronomy 1:12 mean?

Deuteronomy 1:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Deuteronomy 1:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?

10The LORD your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude.

11(The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)

12How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?

13Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.

14And ye answered me, and said, The thing which thou hast spoken is good for us to do.

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