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
Take wise men with understanding, who are known among your tribes. I will make them rulers over you.'
So I took the chief of your tribes, wise men and known, and made them rulers over you. I made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, and captains over fifties, and captains over tens, and officers among your tribes.