'Chief Priests and Elders' in the Bible

And after he had come into the temple, the chief priests and elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said: By what authority do you these things? And who gave you this authority?

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

When the morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people held a consultation against Jesus, that they might put him to death.

Then Judas, who had delivered him up, when he saw that he was condemned, stung by remorse, 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 made no answer.