'Prefects' in the Bible

Consecrate the nations against her, the kings of the Medes, their governors, their prefects, and every land under their domination.

All of the royal administrators, prefects, regional authorities, scribes, and governors have concluded that the king should establish and enforce an edict that anyone who prays to any god or man for the next 30 days (except to you, your majesty) is to be thrown into the lions' pit.