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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).

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Theodotus'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​t/theodotus.html. 1915.
 
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