'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 staffs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Now the chief priests and elders, and all the council, sought false testimony against Jesus, to put him to death;

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, when he saw that he was condemned, repented and brought again 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 that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.