Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7700 Leadership and the people of God » 7718 elders » 7719 elders, as community leaders Since older men act as responsible leaders in many communities, “elder” is used as the title for a recognised leader. Elders in early Israel Elders represented their people Exodus 19:7 See also Exodus 3:16; Exodus 4:29; Exodus 12:21-28; Exodus 24:1 Elders assisted Moses Numbers 11:16-17 See also Exodus 18:21-26; Numbers 11:24-25 Elders met in a national assembly Joshua 23:2; Joshua 24:1; Judges 21:16 Elders functioned as judges, sometimes in the town gate Deuteronomy 19:11-12; Judges 8:14; Ruth 4:1-12 Elders during the period of the monarchy Tribal and town elders 1 Samuel 30:26-31; 2 Kings 10:5; Kings 23:1; Jeremiah 19:1 Elders were local representatives at national functions Elders advised the king Elders functioned as judges at the town gate Proverbs 31:23 See also 1 Kings 21:8-14 Elders in Israel during and after the exile Ezra 10:8,14; Ezekiel 8:1; Ezekiel 14:1; Ezekiel 20:1-3 Elders in NT Jewish society Elders were local town and synagogue leaders Elders were members of the Sanhedrin Mark 15:1 See also Matthew 5:22 Elders were guardians of religious traditions Matthew 15:1-2 pp Mark 7:5 See also Mark 7:3 The elders' rejection of Jesus Christ predicted by him Matthew 16:21 pp Mark 8:31 pp Luke 9:22 The involvement of the elders in the trial and condemnation of Jesus Christ The elders' involvement with the first Christians See also Acts 4:5,8,23; Acts 5:21; Acts 6:12; Acts 23:14; Acts 25:15 See also
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