# heads of the families
Here "heads" is a metaphor for the most important part. Alternate translation: "leaders of the families" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
# 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/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])
# for the sake of disputes
"for settling disputes" or "for resolving arguments"