Chaereas was the brother of Timothy. He was the governor (ruler) of the city of Gazara (2 Maccabees 10:32). The Maccabees attacked Gazara and defeated its army. Many people died in the battle, including Chaereas and Timothy (verses 36–37).
Chaereas
From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.