We have presented the beautiful symbolism of the tree - as referring to an upright person, a spiritual (in the clouds) leader who guides the community - in rule #7 above, Formatting. We also explained there that Rashi was not simply playing the symbol game but rather formatting techniques indicated that the use of tree connoted something of broad general interest. The reader is encouraged to reread that section now. We add here that there are many scriptural verses supporting the symbolic interpretation of tree as person. One such set of verses comparing people to trees/plants occurs in Ju09-06:21. This passing is too long to cite here but an act of injustice, the selection of a rif-raf for leadership over solid family members is picturesquely compared to the reign of the thorns over the olives, dates and cedars. There are many other passages thoughout the Bible.