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Simon, in the Bible. 1. One of the Maccabees. 2. or Simon Peter: see Peter, Saint. 3. See Simon, Saint. 4. Kinsman of Jesus. 5. Leper of Bethany in whose house a woman anointed Jesus' feet. He may have been the father of Lazarus. 6. Pharisee in whose house Jesus was entertained. 7. Father of Judas Iscariot. 8. See Simon of Cyrene. 9. Tanner of Joppa with whom Peter stayed. 10. See Simon Magus.

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