However, under the Roman occupation of Israel, the high priest served at the pleasure of the Roman governors and the kings appointed by Rome, and he could be deposed by them.
Mozus 35: 25.) Bet, kad izraēliešus pakļāva romieši, augstie priesteri bija atkarīgi no vietvalžu un Romas iecelto ķēniņu labvēlības, kuriem bija tiesības viņus atcelt no amata.