Soon after the founding of Israel, Moses ’ father - in - law, Jethro, well described what kind of men they should be, that is, “capable men, fearing God, trustworthy men, hating unjust profit. ” ​ — Exodus 18: 21.
Peagi pärast Iisraeli rajamist kirjeldas Moosese äi Jitro tabavalt, millised mehed need peaksid olema, nimelt, ’ tublid mehed, kes kardavad Jumalat, ustavad mehed, kes vihkavad ahnust ’. — 2. Moosese 18: 21.