Bible Dictionary
Chief priest
The chief priest was the leading priest in Israel’s worship. See the entry on Priest for his duties and place in the Old Testament religious system.
Definition
The chief priest was the leading priest within Israel’s worship. The supplied material directs the reader to the broader entry on the priest for his duties and place in the Old Testament religious system.
Biblical Usage
The entry is connected with the priesthood and Israel’s worship, but the supplied material gives no additional specific biblical details.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
See PRIEST.