Alexander (Acts 4:6)
The name Alexander means “one who assists men.” Alexander is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in Acts 4:6.
Who was Alexander?
A relative of Annas the high priest, present when Peter and John were examined before the Sanhedrim (Acts 4:6).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Alexander
- Acts 4:6
And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
Timeline of Alexander's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 30 AD | Peter and John's Trial |