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# heads of the ancestral houses

Here "heads" is a metaphor for the most important part, and "houses" represents families. Alternate translation: "leaders of the ancient families" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# for carrying out judgment for Yahweh

The abstract noun "judgment" can be translated using the verb "to judge." Alternate translation: "for judging the people for Yahweh" or "for judging on Yahweh's behalf" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# for the sake of disputes

"for settling disputes" or "for resolving arguments"