'Chief Priests and Elders' in the Bible

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

Now the chief priests and elders and the whole sanhedrim, sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he made no reply.

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