High Priest living at the time of the New Testament
Ananias, the high priest, presided over Paul's trial and ordered him to be struck on the mouth for his defense.
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Ananias was the high priest during the time of Paul's trial in Jerusalem. When Paul was brought before the Sanhedrin to face accusations from the Jewish leaders, Ananias presided over the proceedings. During Paul's defense, Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. Paul, unaware that Ananias was the high priest, rebuked him for commanding him to be struck contrary to the law. Later, when Paul was brought before Felix the governor, Ananias, along with some elders and an orator named Tertullus, presented their case against Paul, accusing him of being a troublemaker and a ringleader of the Nazarene sect.
Part of: The High-Priestly Family
Ananias the high priest ordered Paul struck and later went down to Caesarea with Tertullus to accuse him before Felix. Josephus identifies him as Ananias son of Nedebaeus.
Sources: Scripture · Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G0367
At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.
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.
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