Fausset Bible Dictionary: Euergetes

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Fausset Bible Dictionary: Euergetes


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("benefactor," a title of honor often voted by Greek states to public men). Ptolemy III and Ptolemy VII were called so. Our Lord alludes to the title, , "they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors."