Bible Dictionary
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- A "captain of the Ammonites," 1 Macc. 5.6 who was defeated on several occasions by Judas Maccab'us, B.C. 164. 1 Macc. 5.6,11,34-44. He was probably a Greek adventurer.
- In 2 Macc. a leader named Timetheus is mentioned as having taken part in the invasion of Nicanor, B.C. 166. 2 Macc. 8.30; 9.3.
- The Greek name of Timothy. (Acts 16:1; 17:14) etc.
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