'Chief Priests and Elders' in the Bible

And as He was yet speaking, behold, Judas came, one of the Twelve. And with him came a great crowd with swords and clubs, being sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.

And it becoming early morning, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put Him to death.

Then he who had betrayed Him, seeing that He was condemned, sorrowing, Judas returned the thirty pieces of silver again to the chief priests and elders,

And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing.

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowd that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus.