PHILIP

1. The Tetrarch, a son of Herod the Great, by his wife Cleopatra. In the division of Herod’s kingdom, he was made tetrarch of Batanea, Trachonitis, and Auranitis, Lu 3:1. See HEROD 1. From him the city of Caesarea Philippi took its name. 2. Herod Philip, another son of Herod the Great by Mariamne the daughter of Simon, not his favorite Mariamne. Josephus calls him Herod. He lived a private life, having been disinherited by his father; and was the former husband of Herodias, Mt 14:3. See HERODIAS. 3. The Apostle, a native of Bethsaida, a disciple at first of John the Baptist, and one of the twelve who were earliest called to follow Christ, Mt 10:3 Joh 1:43-48 Ac 1:13. He is several times mentioned in the gospel in Phrygia, and died at Hierapolis in Syria. 4. The Deacon and Evangelist, Ac 6:5 21:8 Eph 4:11; a resident of Caesarea, at least during one portion of his life, having four daughters who were endowed with the gift of prophecy, Ac 2:17 21:8-9. After the death of Stephen when the Christians were driven from Jerusalem, except the apostles, he preached the gospel in Samaria with great success, and wrought many miracles. From the midst of these happy scenes he was called away to labor in a distant spot, with a single soul; but the gospel light was carried by the Ethiopian eunuch into the darkness of Africa, and is supposed to have there enlightened multitudes. In the narrative of Luke, Philip is incidentally distinguished from the apostles, Ac 8:1,14,16. He preached the gospel in the cities on the coast, from Ashdod to Caesarea, where at a later period Paul and his companions were his guests for "many days," Ac 21:8-16. His subsequent history is unknown.

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Philip. Philip
Lover of horses. (1.) One of the twelve apostles; a native of Bethsaida, “the city of Andrew and Peter” (John 1:44). He readily responded to the call of Jesus when first addressed to him (43), and forthwith brought Nathanael also to Jesus (45,46). He seems to have held a prominent place among the apostles (Matt. 10:3; Mark 3:18; John 6:5-7; 12:21, 22; 14:8, 9; Acts 1:13). Of his later life nothing is certainly known. He is said to have preached in Phrygia, and to have met his death at Hierapolis.

(2.) One of the “seven” (Acts 6:5), called also “the evangelist” (21:8, 9). He was one of those who were “scattered abroad” by the persecution that arose on the death of Stephen. He went first to Samaria, where he laboured as an evangelist with much success (8:5-13). While he was there he received a divine command to proceed toward the south, along the road leading from Jerusalem to Gaza. These towns were connected by two roads. The one Philip was directed to take was that which led through Hebron, and thence through a district little inhabited, and hence called “desert.” As he travelled along this road he was overtaken by a chariot in which sat a man of Ethiopia, the eunuch or chief officer of Queen Candace, who was at that moment reading, probably from the Septuagint version, a portion of the prophecies of Isaiah (53:6,7). Philip entered into conversation with him, and expounded these verses, preaching to him the glad tidings of the Saviour. The eunuch received the message and believed, and was forthwith baptized, and then “went on his way rejoicing.” Philip was instantly caught away by the Spirit after the baptism, and the eunuch saw him no more. He was next found at Azotus, whence he went forth in his evangelistic work till he came to Caesarea. He is not mentioned again for about twenty years, when he is still found at Caesarea (Acts 21:8) when Paul and his companions were on the way to Jerusalem. He then finally disappears from the page of history.

(3.) Mentioned only in connection with the imprisonment of John the Baptist (Matt. 14:3; Mark 6:17; Luke 3:19). He was the son of Herod the Great, and the first husband of Herodias, and the father of Salome. (See HEROD PHILIP I.)

(4.) The “tetrarch of Ituraea” (Luke 3:1); a son of Herod the Great, and brother of Herod Antipas. The city of Caesarea-Philippi was named partly after him (Matt. 16:13; Mark 8:27). (See HEROD PHILIP II.)

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Philip. warlike; a lover of horses

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PHILIP. 1. The brother of Herod Antipas and the husband of Herodias Mt 14:3; Mr 6:17; Lu 3:19 2. Tetrarch of Iturea Lu 3:1 3. One of the seven servants (Greek: diakonos) Ac 6:5
* Successfully preaches in Samaria Ac 8:4-14
* Expounds the Scriptures to the Ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses Ac 8:27-38
* Caught away by the Spirit to Azotus, preaches in the cities, and goes to Caesarea Ac 8:39,40
* Lives at Caesarea, and entertains Paul Ac 21:8
* Has four daughters (prophetesses) Ac 21:9,10

4. One of the twelve apostles Mt 10:3; Mr 3:18; Lu 6:14; Ac 1:13
* Call of Joh 1:43
* Brings Nathanael to Jesus Joh 1:45-50
* Assists in caring for the multitude whom Jesus miraculously feeds Joh 6:5-7
* Brings certain Greeks to Jesus who desire to see him Joh 12:20-22
* Asks Jesus to show the Father Joh 14:8-13

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(a) The Apostle Mt 10:3; Joh 1:43; 6:5; 12:21; 14:8 -- A Personal Worker Joh 1:45; 12:21,22 -- Tested by Christ Joh 6:5 -- Slow to apprehend Truth Joh 14:8 (b) "The Evangelistic Deacon" Ac 6:5 -- Broadminded Ac 8:5 -- Led of the "Spirit" Ac 8:26 -- Preacher of the "Word" Ac 8:34 -- Had a godly household Ac 21:8 (c) The Brother of Herod Mt 14:3; Mr 6:17; Lu 3:1,19 --SEE Herods, HERODS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, THE

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Phil″ip (?), n. [] (Zoöl.) (a) The European hedge sparrow. (b) The house sparrow. Called also phip.