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

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.