Demetrius, mentioned in the New Testament, was a silversmith in Ephesus.
About Demetrius
Name (“Son of Demeter”) of five persons in biblical times: three Syrian kings and two NT figures.
1. Successor to Antiochus V Eupator. Demetrius I was king (160–151 BC) when the Jewish uprising led by Judas Maccabeus was under way. He attempted several unsuccessful campaigns against the Jews (1 Macc 7:1–10; 2 Macc 14:1–15, 26–28). Toward the end of his reign Demetrius was challenged by Alexander Epiphanes and was killed in battle (1 Macc 10:46–50).
Key References
It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen.
So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and proconsuls are available. Let them bring charges against one another there.
Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
All Scripture References (3)
Acts (2)
It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen.
So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and proconsuls are available. Let them bring charges against one another there.
3 John (1)
Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.