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Simon (VI)

VI. SIMON, Son of Camithus, High-priest of the Jews. He succeeded Eleazar, Son of Ananus, in this Dignity, in the Year of the World 4028. He held this Office but one Year, being removed from it by Gratus, Governor of Judea, in 4029. His Successor was Joseph surnamed Caiphas.

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