Simon of Tekoah
Innkeeper of Tekoah, at the gates of the Judaean desert. He takes under his protection Elianna, the old man chased away by his son because of his love for Jesus. Simon takes in Elianna and finds him, at his request, work.
He also has many grandchildren who will rejoice the painful heart of Elianna.
Character and appearance
In his fifties.
Apostolic journey
"I cannot follow the Rabbi because my house demands my presence, but as the last disciple of the holy Master, I manage to put his words into practice."[1]
His name
Simon, like Simeon (Chimon-Shimôn), means "he who hears".
Where is he mentioned in the work?
GRM 520 GRM 521
Notes and references
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