Nicanor
(conqueror).
1. Son of Patroclus, 2 Macc. 8:9, a general who was engaged in the Jewish wars under Antiochus Epiphanes and Demetrius I. 1 Macc. 3:38; 4; 7:26,49. (B.C. 160.)
2. One of the first seven deacons. Acts 6:5.
Bibliography Information Smith, William, Dr "Definition for 'Nicanor' Smiths Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Smiths; 1901.