Having obtained the peoples' cooperation, Moses then appointed the necessary leaders. He made them commanders,
which underscores their authority in their units, and their function as military men. Those he made officers
were likely less military than administrative leaders.
15 Je pris alors les chefs de vos tribus, des hommes sages et connus, et je les mis à votre tête comme chefs de mille, chefs de cent, chefs de cinquante, et chefs de dix, et comme ayant autorité dans vos tribus.