Hegemonides
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Hegemonides in the Bible?
The Syrian officer placed in command of a district extending from Ptolemais to the Gerrenians, mentioned in 2 Maccabees 13:24. The word is rendered as a name or title.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Hegemonides clarifies the administrative structure imposed by the Seleucid Empire in Judea, illustrating how local governance was utilized to enforce religious and political conformity during the crisis described in the Maccabean narratives.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Hegemonides reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Hegemonides in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hegemonides clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Hegemonides." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hegemonides/