* This was in line with the prophecy: “As for the Assyrian, when he comes into our land and when he treads upon our dwelling towers, we shall also have to raise up against him seven shepherds, yes, eight dukes of mankind ” ​ — even more than a sufficiency of dedicated elders to take the lead. ​ — Micah 5: 5.
* See oli kooskõlas järgneva prohvetiennustusega: „Kui Assur tuleb meie maale ja kui ta astub meie paleedesse, siis seame tema vastu seitse karjast ja kaheksa inimeste juhti ” — rohkem kui küllalt pühendunud vanemaid, kes juhivad. — Miika 5: 4.