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Malchus

The high priest's servant whose ear Peter cut off and Jesus healed at his arrest.

Role: Servant of the high priest
Lived: 1st century
Born: Jerusalem

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Origin & birthplace
BibleFrom Jerusalem.
John 18:10

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John

Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, and struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

John 18:10 — Peter strikes off his ear

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John 18:10

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