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ALCIMUS

(Gk. Alkimos)

A high priest in Jerusalem (161-159 b.c.e.), appointed by the Seleucid king Demetrius I Soter (1 Macc. 7; 2 Macc. 14). He had previously served as high priest (2 Macc. 14:3), evidence which supports the claim of Josephus that he initially was appointed by Antiochus V Eupator in 162 to succeed Menelaus (Ant. 12.385).

Alcimus is implicated in a plot that resulted in the death of 60 Hasideans (1 Macc. 7:12-16). The sources blame him for the atrocities of Nicanor, the Greek general commissioned to put down the Jewish revolt, and the subsequent campaigns of Bacchides (1 Macc. 9:1-53). The death of Alcimus is explained as punishment for his attempt to tear down the wall of the inner court of the sanctuary (1 Macc. 9:54-57).

John Kampen






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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