These were the elect of the congregation, the princes of the tribes of their fathers; they were the heads of the thousands of Israel.
King James Version (KJV) - Numbers 1:16 >These [ were] the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Numbers 1:16 >These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel.