Theudas

Leader of an Unsuccessful Revolt • Early Church

Theudas was a man remembered by Gamaliel as having risen to prominence and attracted about four hundred followers. After Theudas was killed, his followers were scattered and his movement came to nothing. Gamaliel used him as an example while advising the Sanhedrin concerning the apostles.

Related: Gamaliel, Judas the Galilean

Scripture: Acts 5:34-36