“The people” had no distinct place in the ordinary Jewish or Israelite constitution; but they were accustomed to signify their approbation or disapprobation of the decisions of the elders by acclamations or complaints (Joshua 9:18; Judges 11:11, etc.).
Related Commentaries of 1 Kings 20:8
1 Kings 20:8
8 And all the elders and all the people said unto him, Hearken not unto him, nor consent.