nobleman Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
nobleman in Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Gr. basilikos, i.e., "king's man"), an officer of state (John 4:49) in the service of Herod Antipas. He is supposed to have been the Chuza, Herod's steward, whose wife was one of those women who "ministered unto the Lord of their substance" (Luke 8:3). This officer came to Jesus at Cana and besought him to go down to Capernaum and heal his son, who lay there at the point of death. Our Lord sent him away with the joyful assurance that his son was alive.
nobleman in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
NO'BLEMAN , perhaps an officer in the court of Herod. He came to Christ to entreat him to heal his child, who was at the point of death. John 4:46-54. He believed Christ's words. "Thy son liveth," and on returning home found his child restored.
nobleman in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
basilikos (John 4:46-53). Rather "royal courtier"; perhaps at Herod Antipas' court. Conjectured to be Chuza's husband (Luke 8:3).