'Chief Priests and Elders' in the Bible

And while he was yet speaking, lo Judas one of the twelve came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs from the chief priests and elders of the people.

When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, to put him to death.

Then Judas who had betrayed him, seeing that he was condemned, repenting himself, brought back the thirty pieces of silver 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 multitude, to ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.