Bible Dictionary
ANTIPATER
Antipater was one of two Jewish envoys sent to the Romans and Spartans. His mission is mentioned in 1 Maccabees.
Definition
Antipater was one of two envoys sent by the Jewish senate to the Romans and Spartans.
Biblical Usage
His diplomatic mission is recorded in 1 Maccabees.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>an-tip'-a-ter (Antipatros): One of two envoys sent by the senate of the Jews to the Romans and Spartans (1 Macc 12:16; 14:22).</p>