1 Chronicles 9:11

11. Ruler of the house of God A designation of the high priest, as by virtue of his office intrusted with the chief authority and control over the temple. The title seems also to have been given to some who were not high priests, (Jeremiah 20:1,) but held a secondary rank, and had charge of the temple-police and guards. “The Rabbies,” says Hervey, “speak very frequently of one second in dignity to the high priest, whom they call the sagan, and who often acted in the high priest’s room. He is the same who is called “the second priest.” 2 Kings 23:4; 2 Kings 25:18. They say Moses was sag-an to Aaron. Thus, too, it is explained of Annas and Caiaphas, (Luke 3:2,) that Annas was sagan. In like manner they say Zadok and Abiathar were high priest and sagan in the time of David. The sagan is also very frequently called memunneh, or prefect of the temple, and upon him chiefly lay the care and charge of the temple services. If the high priest was incapacitated from officiating by any accidental uncleanness, the sagan took his place.”