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Zacchaeus.

1 An officer in Judas Maccabeus’ army (2 Macc. 10:19).

2 A wealthy tax collector in Jericho (Luke 19:1-10), whose actions belied the meaning of his name (‘pure’) and warranted the label ‘sinner’ (19:7). Learning that Jesus was to pass by, he, being ‘small of stature,’ climbed a tree for a better view. Surprisingly, Jesus summoned him and ate with him. Zacchaeus’ promise to contribute to the poor and restore fourfold those wrongfully treated stands in sharp contrast to the response of the rich ruler (Luke 18:18-25).