Simon ben Camithus
1st-century AD High Priest of Israel
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Simon ben Camithus was a 1st-century High Priest of Israel.
He was High Priest of Israel from 17AD to 18AD. Very little is known of him, however he was often ridiculed in the Talmud and according to Josephus was succeeded as High Priest by Joseph Caiaphas.