Alexander (Acts 19:33)
The name Alexander means “one who assists men.” Alexander is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in Acts 19:33.
Who was Alexander?
A Jew of Ephesus who took a prominent part in the uproar raised there by the preaching of Paul (Acts 19:33). The Jews put him forward to plead their cause before the mob. It was probably intended that he should show that he and the other Jews had no sympathy with Paul any more than the Ephesians had. It is possible that this man was the same as the following.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Alexander
- Acts 19:33
And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.
Timeline of Alexander's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 0 AD | Riot in Ephesus |