Malchus

thumb|A depiction of Peter striking Malchus (c. 1520, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon) Malchus was the servant of the Jewish High Priest Caiaphas who participated in the arrest of Jesus as written in the four gospels. According to the Bible, one of the disciples, Simon Peter, being armed with a sword, cut off the servant's ear in an attempt to prevent the arrest of Jesus. Quotes about Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? Gospel of John 18:10-11 KJV. See also Arrest of Jesus Healing the ear of a servant External links Category:1st century deaths Category:Jews Category:People from the Bible