andronicus Summary and Overview

man-conquering, a Jewish Christian, the kinsman and fellowprisoner of Paul (Rom. 16:7); "of note among the apostles."

(man-conqueror). 1. An officer left as viceroy, 2 Macc. 4:31, in Antioch by Antiochus Epiphanes during his absence. 2 Macc. 4:31-38. (B.C. 171.) 2. Another officer of Antiochus Epiphanes who was left by him on Garizem. 2 Macc. 5:23. 3. A Christian at Rome, saluted by St. Paul, #Ro 16:7| together with Junia.

ANDRONI'CUS (victorious man), a Roman Christian whom Paul salutes in Rom 16:7.

A Christian at Rome, saluted by Paul (Romans 16:7). He and Junia were Paul's "kinsmen" (or the Greek may mean "fellow countrymen," Romans 16:11-21) "and fellow prisoners, of note among the apostles" (in the wider sense than the Twelve: Acts 14:4; Acts 14:14; 2 Corinthians 8:23; 1 Thessalonians 2:6), "and in Christ" (by faith) "befo