'Elders of Israel' in the Bible

Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, "In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.

So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a covenant with them in Hebron before Yahweh; and they anointed David king over Israel.

The saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.

Then Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, "Ahithophel counseled Absalom and the elders of Israel that way; and I have counseled this way.