Who are the 24 Elders of Revelation

Who are the 24 elders of the book of Revelation? Do they represent the church, the body of Christ, Israel or something else? We are introduced to the 24 elders in Revelation Chapter 4. They are also mentioned in chapters 5, 7, 11,14 and 19. It’s interesting that we read about the 24 elders nowhere else in the Bible. Which means that their identity should be obvious needing no explanation. The 24 elders are sitting on thrones before the Throne of God. For centuries believers have a...