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.
Selama masa pemerintahan Simon, mereka memperoleh pengaruh yang lebih besar sewaktu beberapa orang Farisi diangkat menjadi Gerousia (konsili para tua - tua) yang belakangan dikenal sebagai Sanhedrin.