Oniares is the King James form of Arius, a name mentioned in 1 Maccabees 12:19.
Definition
Oniares is the form used in the King James Version for Arius, a name occurring in 1 Maccabees 12:19.
Biblical Usage
The name appears in the supplied material only as a variant form of Arius in 1 Maccabees.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>o-ni'-a-rez, o-ni-a'-rez: 1 Macc 12:19 the King James Version equals the Revised Version (British and American) ARIUS (which see).</p>