Theodotus

THEODOTUS

the-od'o-tus (Theodotos):

(1) One of the three ambassadors sent by the Syrian general Nicanor to Judas to make peace (2 Macc 14:19).

(2) One who plotted to assassinate Ptolemy Philopator, but was prevented by a Jew, Dositheos (3 Macc 1:2 f).

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'THEODOTUS'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.