Bible Dictionary
ABUBUS
Abubus was the father of Ptolemy, who deceitfully killed Simon Maccabee and his sons at Dok near Jericho.
Definition
Abubus was the father of Ptolemy, who deceitfully killed Simon Maccabee and Simon’s sons at Dok near Jericho.
Biblical Usage
Abubus is mentioned in the account of the killing of Simon Maccabee and his sons.
Historical Background
The event took place at Dok, near Jericho, during the period recorded in 1 Maccabees.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-bu'-bus (Aboubos): The father of Ptolemy, who deceitfully slew Simon Maccabee and his sons at Dok near Jericho (1 Macc 16:11,15).</p>