The "Divine Council" refers to a concept found in various ancient Near Eastern religions, where a group of deities or divine beings convene to make decisions about the world. This assembly often includes a chief god, such as Yahweh in the Hebrew Bible, who presides over the council and guides its deliberations. The council is believed to influence events on Earth and maintain cosmic order. In the context of ancient Israelite religion, the Divine Council is depicted in texts like Psalm 82, where God stands in the assembly of gods to judge them. This idea reflects the belief that divine authority is not solely held by one deity but is shared among multiple beings, each with specific roles and responsibilities.