Why did the Jews hate the publicans?

The publicans were all Samaritans.
The publicans were getting rich at the expense of fellow Jews.
The publicans helped the Romans, whom the Jews hated.
The publicans cheated the government out of money so they could help others.

Question

Why did the Jews hate the publicans?


The publicans were all Samaritans.
The publicans were getting rich at the expense of fellow Jews.
The publicans helped the Romans, whom the Jews hated.
The publicans cheated the government out of money so they could help others.

anonymous · Answer

The publicans were getting rich at the expense of fellow Jew