Numbers 10 Commoners on the Frontlines to Shield the Elites

Just as in modern times the wealthy elites use a combination of religion and politics to govern and herd the common people into sacrifices to enrich and protect them, the ancient elites did the same with the movement of the congregation through the wilderness. Contemporary political voices convince the downtrodden that they’re in the same boat by projecting attributes they themselves enjoy onto their theatrical political enemies while those not a part of the circle are excluded by force.