“Elders” were a leading body among the Israelites since the time of Moses. We find them making political decisions (2 Samuel 5:3; 2 Samuel 17:4, 15), advising the king in later history (1 Kings 20:7), and representing the people concerning spiritual matters (Exodus 7:17; 24:1, 9; Numbers 11:16, 24-25).
"Wazee" walikuwa viongoza wakuu katika Israeli tangu wakati wa Musa. Tunapata wao wakifanya maamuzi ya kisiasa (2 Samweli 5:3; 2 Samweli 17:4, 15), kushauri mfalme katika historia ya baadaye (1 Wafalme 20:7), na kuwakilisha watu kuhusu mambo ya kiroho (Kutoka 7:17, 24: 1, 9; Hesabu 11:16, 24-25).