'Chiefs' in the Bible

The tribal chiefs of Edom were: Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,

Magdiel, Iram. These were the tribal chiefs of Edom.

All these were the descendants of Asher. They were the leaders of their families, the most capable men, who were warriors and served as head chiefs. There were 26,000 warriors listed in their genealogical records as capable of doing battle.