Category:Ananias ben Nebedaeus (subject)

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Ananias ben Nebedaeus was the Jewish High Priest, 46-52 CE, under Roman Governors Tiberius Alexander and Cumanus and Emperor Claudius.

Overview

Ananias ben Nebedaeus was appointed by Herod of Chalcis. He succeeded Joseph ben Camei and served from 46 to 52 CE under the Roman Governors Tiberius Alexander and Cumanus and Emperor Claudius.

In 52 CE he was accused by the Roman Governor of Syria Quadratus of having instigated tumults between the Judaeans and the Samaritans and was sent to Rome, where he was acquitted only thanks to the intervention of Herod Agrippa II.

In 52 he was succeeded by Jonathan ben Ananus of the House of Annas.

He continued to be an influential figure in Jerusalem, much hatred for his power and wealth. At the outbreak of the Jewish War he and his brother were murdered by the Sicarii and his palace was set to fire (Bel II 17 6,9).

Ananias ben Nebedaeus in ancient sources

Josephus is the main historical source for Ananias ben Nebedaeus, who is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles in connection with the trial of Paul of Tarsus.