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ASSASSINS

A Jewish revolutionary group (Gk. sikárioi, from Lat. sicarii, “dagger carriers”) that arose during the procuratorship of Felix (52-60 c.e.; Josephus Ant. 18.23-25; 20.160-72; cf. BJ 2.261-63). Named for short daggers (Lat. sica) they concealed under their clothing, they assassinated their enemies in broad daylight, especially during festivals when they could escape in the crowd (BJ 2.252-60, 425-29; Ant. 20.185-88; cf. 20.204-10). The Assassins promoted liberty and equality and were against human rule of any kind (even Jewish). Their relationship to the Zealots is debated. Paul was mistaken for an Egyptian leader of the group (Acts 21:38).

Douglas S. Huffman






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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