Aretas, or Aretas
(graver).
1. A contemporary of Antiochus Epiphanes, B.C. 170, and Jason. 2 Macc. 5:8.
2. The Aretas alluded to by St. Paul 2Co 11:32 was father-in-law of Herod Antipas.
Bibliography Information Smith, William, Dr "Definition for 'Aretas, or Aretas' Smiths Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Smiths; 1901.