Exodus 18:22

“At that time I said to you, “You are too heavy a burden for me to carry alone...Appoint some wise, understanding and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.””

Similar instructions for appointing leaders to handle disputes

“They served as judges for the people at all times. The difficult cases they brought to Moses, but the simple ones they decided themselves.”

Describes the implementation of Jethro's advice, clarifying the system of justice.

“The Lord said to Moses: “Bring me seventy of Israel’s elders who are known to you as leaders and officials among the people...They will help you bear the burden of the people so that you will not have to bear it alone.”

God instructs Moses to delegate authority to elders to alleviate his burden of leadership.

“In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews...So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables...”

Apostles delegate responsibilities to others, setting an example for delegation within the church.