Bible Encyclopedias
Ananelus
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(Ἀνάνηλος, i. q. Hlaananel), a descendant of one of the sacerdotal families still resident in Babylonia, appointed by Herod high-priest (B.C. 37) on his own elevation to royalty (Josephus, Ant. 15:3, 1), but removed — to make room for the youth Aristobulus (ib. 2, 7), upon whose murder he was replaced (ib. 3, 3), B.C. cir. 34.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Ananelus'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/ananelus.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.