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Timotheus

Smith's Bible Dictionary

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Timo'theus.

1. A "captain of the Ammonites," 1 Maccabees 5:6, who was defeated, on several occasions, by Judas Maccabaeus, B.C. 164. 1 Maccabees 5:6; 1 Maccabees 5:11; 1 Maccabees 5:34-44. He was, probably, a Greek adventurer.

2. In 2 Maccabees, a leader named, Timetheus, is mentioned as having taken part, in the invasion of Nicanor, B.C. 166. 1 Maccabees 8:30; 1 Maccabees 9:3.

3. The Greek name of Timothy. Acts 16:1; Acts 17:14; etc.

Bibliography Information
Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Timotheus'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​t/timotheus.html. 1901.
 
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