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Sanhedrin — Bible Term Explained | nocap.bible

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Sanhedrin

The Jewish ruling council — 71 leaders who made the big decisions

lightbulbThe sand-HE-drin — the council where they dragged Him in for trial

Definition

The supreme court and legislative body of ancient Israel, made up of chief priests, elders, and scribes. They put Jesus on trial and later arrested the apostles. Led by the high priest.