'Chief' in the Bible

But they remained silent; for on the way they had debated with one another who was the chief of them.

Then one of the Scribes, who had heard them disputing and well knew that Jesus had given them an answer to the point, and a forcible one, came forward and asked Him, "Which is the chief of all the Commandments?"

"The chief Commandment," replied Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord;