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Lysanias
A person of the New Testament era, first named at Luke 3:1.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleLuke dates the Baptist's ministry in part by 'Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene'.
Luke 3:1
ArchaeologyA Greek inscription from Abila names 'Lysanias the tetrarch' in the time of Tiberius — confirming a ruler critics once said Luke had confused with an earlier man.
Greek dedication from Abila of Lysanias (Suq Wadi Barada, NW of Damascus) by Nymphaios, freedman of 'Lysanias the tetrarch', dated to the joint reign of Tiberius and Julia Augusta (AD 14–29): OGIS 606 (= CIG 4521).