373. Much more about what these words stand for in heaven, where there are eminencies and overseers [see 370], can indeed be told (as concerning Abraham, Moses, and others) about whom, however, silence must be kept at this point). For they are gradually being moved down from their place; and the degree of descent is proportionate to the degree of ascent, etc. They likewise portrayed the treasurers and overseers of the king's house [verse 15], and consequently the fathers of the Church.