Jonathan ben Annas
Chief of the police of the Temple. He is the second son of High Priest Annas. He is about forty years old.[1]
Public rumor has it that he participates, along with other members of the Great Council, in Doubtux banquets organized by a Roman woman residing in Bethany.[2]
During the deadly illness of Lazarus, a delegation from the Sanhedrin comes to ensure that there is no trickery. Mary of Magdala (Magdalene) firmly rebukes them. Jonathas is put in his place and comments:
"The Rabbi may have driven many demons out of you, but He did not make you become mild!"[3]
His name
Yehonatân: "the Eternal One has given". Historical reference: the son of Saul, great friend of David.