Editing Eight Princes (section)

== Their Significance ==
The Eight Princes are eight historical figures who influence Israel in the manner of "makifim" (encompassing lights) from the aspect of "sovev kol almin" (encompassing all worlds). The Eight Princes are mentioned in the prophecy of Micah, and later in the Gemara it is explained that these are Jesse, Saul, Samuel the Prophet, Amos, Zephaniah, Zedekiah, the King Messiah, and Elijah the Prophet.

The difference between the Seven Shepherds and the Eight Princes is that the Seven Shepherds influence the souls of Israel in an internal manner, whereas the Eight Princes influence in an external manner. Therefore, Moses is one of the Seven Shepherds, and Elijah is one of the Eight Princes , as Moses is from the internal aspect, and Elijah from the external aspect.