They were to expect persecution; and here their Master foreshadowed what was to take place long afterwards, namely, that they were to expect to be brought before governors and kings for His sake and for a testimony to the heathen world.
"The Making of an Apostle"
R. J. Campbell
The heads of the oldest families were also the governors of these cantons, and composed the differences between the members of the clan, canton, or city by their decisions; while in other places bold and successful warriors at the head of voluntary bands made acquisitions, in which the descendants of the leader took the rank of elder and judge.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
He carried this plan out, we are told, so far as he could, and provided them with garrisons, arms, supplies, and governors.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker