Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7330 chief priests

7330 chief priests

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A group of individuals in charge of temple worship in Jerusalem, and regarded as leading representatives of the Jewish people, who came into conflict with Jesus Christ and plotted his death.

OT references to the chief priest

2 Chronicles 19:11 See also 2 Kings 25:18 pp Jeremiah 52:24 Seraiah

Jehoiada:

2 Chronicles 24:6,11 2 Chronicles 31:10 Azariah; Ezra 7:5 Ezra was descended from Aaron the chief priest

The chief priests were in charge of temple worship in Jerusalem

Matthew 2:4 They were expected to pronounce on matters of Jewish law and interpretation of Scripture; Matthew 21:15 Temple discipline was their responsibility.

Jesus Christ predicted his suffering at the hands of the chief priests and elders

Matthew 16:21 pp Mark 8:31 pp Luke 9:22 See also Matthew 20:18 pp Mark 10:33

The response of the chief priests to Jesus Christ

They were puzzled by Jesus Christ's teaching

Matthew 21:23 pp Mark 11:27-28 pp Luke 20:1-2 See also Matthew 21:45-46 pp Luke 20:19; John 7:32,45; John 11:47 As official representatives of the Jewish people, they feared the political repercussions of Jesus Christ's popularity.

They and the elders plotted Jesus Christ's death

Matthew 26:3-5 pp Mark 14:1 See also Matthew 26:59 pp Mark 14:55; Matthew 27:1

They collaborated with Judas

Matthew 26:14 pp Mark 14:10 pp Luke 22:4; Matthew 26:47 pp Mark 14:43 pp Luke 22:52 pp John 18:3; Matthew 27:3-6

The role of the chief priests in the trial of Jesus Christ

They made accusations against Jesus Christ

Matthew 27:12 pp Mark 15:3; Luke 22:66; Luke 23:10

They persuaded the crowd against Jesus Christ

Matthew 27:20; Luke 23:4,13; John 19:6

They mocked Jesus Christ

Matthew 27:41 pp Mark 15:31

They handed Jesus Christ over to Pilate