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A Corrupt High Priest
Multiple commentators identify the high priest Ananias as a historically corrupt figure, known for cruelty, avarice, and violence. His immediate, illegal order to strike Paul was not a momentary lapse but a reflection of his character. This context shows that Paul was facing a deeply prejudiced and unjust court from the very beginning.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 23:2
18th Century
Theologian
And the High Priest Ananias. This Ananias was undoubtedly the son of Nebedinus (Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, Book 20, Chapt…
AT Robertson
On Acts 23:2
Ananias (Hανανιας). Not the one in Lu 3:2; John 18:13; Acts 4:7, but the son of Nebedaeus, nominated high pr…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 23:2
19th Century
Bishop
The high priest Ananias.—See Note on Acts 22:5. The son of Nebedæus was conspicuous for his cruelty and injustice, and had been se…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 23:2
This so enraged the high priest Ananias that, in violation of the law, he ordered those near Paul to strike him on the mouth. Ananias served as hig…
John Calvin
On Acts 23:2
16th Century
Theologian
And the chief priest. Luke’s narration does not seem to agree with the usual historical account. Josephus writes the following concerning …
John Gill
On Acts 23:2
17th Century
Pastor
And the high priest Ananias This could not be the same with Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas, but rather Ananus his s…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 23:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Here you see the character of an honest man. He sets God before him and lives as if in His sight. He is conscientious about what he says and does, …