Ananias

Ananias, the high priest, presided over Paul's trial and ordered him to be struck on the mouth for his defense.

The name Ananias means “or Ananiah, the cloud of the Lord”

MaleHigh PriestTribe of LeviNew Testament eraNew Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A high priest living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 23:2; only referred to as Ananias (Ἀνανίας).

Events

Dates are approximate

Paul goes before the Councilc. AD 54
Paul sent to Felixc. AD 56

Glossary entries

Alternative names

ἈνανίαςAnanias

Mentions

Acts 23:2
At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.
Acts 24:1
Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.