Ananias (Acts 23)
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Other people named Ananias: Ananias (Acts 5), Ananias (Acts 9).
| Hebrew / Greek | Ἀνανίας (G367) |
|---|---|
| Description | High Priest living at the time of the New Testament |
| Tribe or people | Tribe of Levi |
| Mentioned in | 2 verses |
| First mention | Acts 23:2 |
Ananias (Acts 23) is a high priest living at the time of the New Testament, from the tribe of Levi. He is named in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 23:2.
Verses
Acts
- Acts 23:2And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.
- Acts 24:1And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.
Notes
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