During Simon’s reign they gained greater influence when some were appointed to the Gerousia (council of older men), which later became known as the Sanhedrin.
وخلال حكم سمعان ،‏ توسَّع نفوذهم عندما عُيِّن بعضهم في الجروسيا (‏ مجلس الشيوخ )‏ ،‏ الذي صار يُعرَف لاحقا بالسنهدريم .‏