Samuel the Sanhedrist
Scribe Sanhedrist who comes in delegation to admonish Jesus at Clear Water because of the presence of Aglae.
One of the five responds:
"«I am Samuel, the scribe; this is Sadoc, another scribe; and this is Eleazar, a well known and mighty Judaean; and this is Callascebona, the famous elder; and, finally, this is Nahum. Do you understand? Nahum!» the tone of his voice is really bombastic."[1]
It is probably him who is found at the table of Eli the Pharisee of Capernaum when, thanks to the miracle of Jesus who saved his grandson, the hostility becomes less strong.[2]
It may also be the same Samuel who finds himself in the valley of Mount Cherith and is addressed by Jesus regarding the dismissal of his wife and his adultery.[3]
Character and Appearance
An old man full of himself and endowed with a viper's tongue, it seems: At the end of the altercation Simon the Zealot, Judean apostle, limits himself to saying:
"Shame on you! Your hypocrisy is so great that it regurgitates and overflows and you slaver like a snail on a pure flower. Go out and become a man, because now you are but slaver. I recognise you, Samuel. Your heart is always the same. May God forgive you. Go away from my presence."[4]
Apostolic Career
He is part of the group that will act against Jesus with the complicity of Judas.
His Name
Samuel (Shemouél) or Chemouel, means "Heard by God". Historical reference: the great prophet and last of the judges that Elqana miraculously had late following the supplication of his wife Anne to God.