Theodotus
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Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible [1]
Theodotus . 1 . One of the messengers sent by Nicanor to Judas Maccabæus ( 2Ma 14:19 ). 2 . The author of a plot to assassinate king Ptolemy Philopator, which was frustrated by Dositheus ( 3M Malachi 1:2 ).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [2]
thḗ - od´ṓ - tus ( Θεόφιλος , Theódotos ):
(1) One of the three ambassadors sent by the Syrian general Nicanor to Judas to make peace ( 2 Maccabees 14:19 ).
(2) One who plotted to assassinate Ptolemy Philopator, but was prevented by a Jew, Dositheos (3Macc 1:2 f).
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [3]
( Θεόδοτος , God-Given = Johanan ) , one of the, three messengers sent by Nicanor to Judas Maccabseus to negotiate peace ( 2 Maccabees 14:19). B.C. cir. 162.
