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Also called
Judas, Iscariot
Name means
Judas: Greek form of Judah, 'praise'
Role
Apostle who betrayed Jesus
When
c. AD 28-30

What they did

Chosen as one of the Twelve and keeper of the bag, he was a thief, and he betrayed Jesus to the chief priests for thirty pieces of silver with a kiss; afterward, filled with remorse, he hanged himself.

Why it matters: the purpose of their role

His betrayal fulfilled the Scriptures and stands as a solemn warning that being near Jesus is not the same as truly following him.

But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? Luke 22:48 (KJV)

Bible references

Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. Matthew 10:4 (KJV)
Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him, Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. John 12:4-6 (KJV)
Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. Matthew 26:14-16 (KJV)
And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? Luke 22:47-48 (KJV)
Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. Matthew 27:3-5 (KJV)
Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. Acts 1:16 (KJV)

Family

Father
Simon (John 6:71)