Thrasaeus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Thrasaeus in the Bible?
Thrasaeus appears in 2 Maccabees 3:5 as the father of Apollonius, with scholarly consensus indicating the Greek text likely contains a corruption that should read 'Apollonius of Tarsus' instead.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the textual corruption in 2 Maccabees 3:5 clarifies the identity of the official involved in the temple raid, linking the narrative to the broader historical context of the Seleucid administration and the figure of Apollonius of Tarsus.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Thrasaeus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Thrasaeus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Thrasaeus 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
"Thrasaeus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/thrasaeus/