Simon ben Camithus was a 1st-century High Priest of Israel, [1] [2] who was given the office by the Roman procurator Valerius Gratus and held the office from 17 AD to 18AD. [3] Very little is known of him, however he is briefly mentioned in the Talmud as one of the seven sons of Kimchit to serve as high priest, [4] and according to Josephus was succeeded as High Priest by Joseph Caiaphas. [5] [6]
Simon ben Camithus was a 1st-century High Priest of Israel, [1] [2] who was given the office by the Roman procurator Valerius Gratus and held the office from 17 AD to 18AD. [3] Very little is known of him, however he is briefly mentioned in the Talmud as one of the seven sons of Kimchit to serve as high priest, [4] and according to Josephus was succeeded as High Priest by Joseph Caiaphas. [5] [6]