[214]. “The office of alabarch, probably chief collector of customs on the Arabian side of the Nile, was repeatedly held by wealthy Jews” (Schürer, J.P.T.C. II. 2. 280). Alexander was the brother of Philo the philosopher.
[216]. Another reading, “were put to death.”
[218]. A freedman and favourite of the Emperor Claudius and a man of great influence.
[219]. Cf. § ([32]) and Luke iii. 1, “Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene.”
[220]. A petty kingdom in the Lebanon district.
[221]. i.e. Claudius.
[222]. In northern Syria (mod. Homs).
[223]. Some MSS read “Simon.”