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Patroclus

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(Πάτροκλος , a frequent Greek name since the time of Homer), the father of Nicanor, the famous adversary of Judas Maccabaeus (2 Maccabees 8:9).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Patroclus'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/patroclus.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.