1)
What are the connotations of "Keri'ei ha'Eidah"?
1.
Rashi #1 and Targum Yonasan: It means that they were summoned to tend to all communal matters (that concerned their tribe).
2.
Rashi #2: It means ?the greatest (most important) men of the community?. 1
3.
Targum Onkelos: It means ?These are the chosen men of the community?.
1
Rashi in Yeshayah, 48:15.
