Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
the Week of Proper 25 / Ordinary 30
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Antiochus (1)

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Antiochus
Next Entry
Antipas
Resource Toolbox

ANTIOCHUS ( 1Ma 12:16; 1Ma 14:22; cf. Jos. [Note: Josephus.] Ant . XIII. v. 8). The father of Numenius, who was one of the envoys sent ( c [Note: circa, about.] . b.c. 144) by Jonathan the Maccabee to renew the covenant made by Judas with the Romans, and to enter into friendly relations with the Spartans.

Bibliography Information
Hastings, James. Entry for 'Antiochus (1)'. Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hdb/​a/antiochus-1.html. 1909.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile