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Theodotus

Theodotus the-od'o-tus (Theodotos): (1) One of the three ambassadors sent by the Syrian general Nicanor to Judas to make peace (2Macc 14:19). (2) One who plotted to assassinate Ptolemy Philopator, but was prev...

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Theodotus the-od'o-tus (Theodotos):

(1) One of the three ambassadors sent by the Syrian general Nicanor to Judas to make peace (2Macc 14:19).

(2) One who plotted to assassinate Ptolemy Philopator, but was prevented by a Jew, Dositheos (3Macc 1:2 f).

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