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Judas

Disciple who betrays Jesus.

Iscariot4 Bible books8 chapters9 verse appearancesAlso known as: Judas Iscariot

Who is this?

One of the Twelve who keeps the common purse and objects to Mary of 's anointing of . He agrees with the chief priests to hand Jesus over for thirty pieces of silver, identifies him with a kiss in Gethsemane, and afterward returns the money and hangs himself. Acts adds the account of the field of blood purchased with his betrayal money and the choice of to take his place.

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