Nicanor
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Nicanor has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Oct 2025 on The Bible in a Year. Father Mike Schmitz references Nicanor in the context of discussing the character traits attributed to him, describing him as hateful, treacherous, and blasphemous. This portrayal highlights Nicanor's antagonism towards Israel, emphasizing his threats and contempt in the narrative.
Seleucid general mentioned as having fallen in battle (1 Maccabees 9 context).
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on The Bible in a Year |
Who talks about Nicanor on podcasts?
Father Mike Schmitz brought up Nicanor; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on The Bible in a Year.
- Day 290: The Death of Judas Maccabeus | The Bible in a Year on The Bible in a Year (Oct 2025) — Father Mike Schmitz
- Day 288: Battling Against Gossip and Anger | The Bible in a Year on The Bible in a Year (Oct 2025) — Father Mike Schmitz
What is Nicanor mentioned alongside?
Nicanor is most often mentioned alongside Demetrius I Soter, Bacchides and Genesis.
Mentioned together: Demetrius I Soter, Bacchides, Genesis, Judas Maccabeus, Brother Mike Schmitz, The Bible in a Year (podcast), The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition (RSV-2CE), Revelation, Book of Proverbs