 The term "ἀρχιερεύς" "archierheús" is used in the Septuagint text of the Old Testament and in the New Testament to refer to the Jewish high priest, also in 2Mac 4, 7.The "Collegium Pontificum" (College of Pontiffs) was the most important priesthood of ancient Rome.The foundation of this sacred college and the office of Pontifex Maximus is attributed to the second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius.