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PersonDescription / Notes   Prophet who prophesied that a three-
year famine would occur in Judea and Jerusalem (Acts 11). Also
prophesied the apostle Paul would be bound and arrested in
Jerusalem (Acts 21).  AndrewFisherman who was one of the first
two disciples Jesus choose to follow him and become an apostle.
Brother of Simon Peter. Lived in Bethsaida when Jesus called
him.  Ananias and  Husband and wife who lied about property they
sold to benefit the church. They were stricken dead the moment
they confessed their lie (Acts 5:1-10).  AnnasAt the time of
Jesus' arrest Annas (Ananus ben Seth) was a former High Priest
(6 - 15 A.D.) and likely the president of the Sanhedrin.
Although High Priests were to serve for life Annas was removed
from office by Valerius Gratus (15 - 26 A.D.), the Roman
procurator of Judea. Annas was father-in-law of the High Priest
Caiaphas (18-36 A.D.). Jesus was first taken to the court of
Annas after his betrayal and arre