A famous Greek name often utilized as a family name by Hellenistic (i.e., Greek-speaking) Jews for such Hebrew names as Joshua or Jeshua. 1 A Jewish high priest, ca. 174–171 BCE, who obtained the priesthood by bribery, fostered a policy of hellenization, was deposed, and, after unsuccessful attempts to regain the priesthood, died in exile (2Macc 4:7-5:10). 2 According to (Acts 17:5-9), Paul’s host while the latter was establishing a Christian community in Thessalonica. It may be the same Jason who sends greetings in (Rom 16:21).
2Macc 4:7-5:10
Jason's Reforms
7When Seleucus died and Antiochus, who was called Epiphanes, succeeded to the kingdom, Jason the brother of Onias obtained the high priesthood b ... View more
Acts 17:5-9
5But the Jews became jealous, and with the help of some ruffians in the marketplaces they formed a mob and set the city in an uproar. While they were searching ... View more
Rom 16:21
21Timothy, my co-worker, greets you; so do Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my relatives.
