Bible Dictionary
ATHENOBIUS
Athenobius was a representative of Antiochus VII sent to Jerusalem to demand that Simon Maccabeus surrender captured territories or pay a large sum of silver. Simon refused the demand, and Athenobius returned unsuccessful.
Biblical Usage
In 1 Maccabees, Athenobius demanded that Simon surrender the captured places or pay one thousand talents. Simon offered one hundred talents, and Athenobius returned unsuccessful.