Alexander
the name means man-defender Strong's Lexicon
Alexander was the son of Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Man-defender. (1.) A relative of Annas the high priest, present when Peter and John were examined before the Sanhedrim (Acts 4:6).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
Family
Parents
Simon
Siblings
Rufus
From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.
First named at Mark 15:21.
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Verses that name Alexander
- Mark 15:21 Now Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and the soldiers forced him to carry the cross of Jesus.