Thematic Bible: Equivalent to the title senator, in present use
Thematic Bible
Elder » Equivalent to the title senator, in present use » Elders, with delegated powers, were authorized to act for their constituency
Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, experienced, and respected men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as heads (leaders) over you.’
So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and experienced men, and made them leaders over you, commanders of thousands, and hundreds, and fifties, and tens, and officers (administrators) for your tribes.