(old man). Highest in tribal authority (Gen. 24:2; 50:7; Ex. 3:16; 4:29; Num. 22:7). One of the 70 justiciars (Num. 11:25), or Sanhedrim (Judg. 2:7; 2 Sam. 17:4; Jer. 29:1). An official in early Christian church, like presbyter or bishop (Acts 20:17,28).