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The opening as it read in 2025
When Herod died, the kingdom was divided among his sons into the Herodian tetrarchy . The Herodian kingdom included the regions of Judea , Samaria , Idumaea , and Galilee , as well as several regions east of the Jordan River — Perea , Batanaea , Auranitis , and Trachonitis . History of the Christian tradition (Vol. 1) , Thomas D. And when the senate was separated, Antony and Caesar went out, with Herod between them; while the consul and the rest of the magistrates went before them, in order to offer sacrifices [to the Roman gods], and to lay the decree in the Capitol. Antony also made a feast for Herod on the first day of his reign." Millar, Fergus (15 March 1995).
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The opening as it stood in 2015
The Herodian kingdom of Judaea was a client state of the Roman Republic from 37 BCE, when Herod the Great was appointed "King of the Jews" by the Roman Senate . When Herod died in 4 BCE, the kingdom was divided among his sons into the Herodian Tetrarchy . History of the Christian tradition (Vol. 1) , Thomas D. Jewish War 1 .14.4: Mark Antony " ...then resolved to get him made king of the Jews ... told them that it was for their advantage in the Parthian war that Herod should be king; so they all gave their votes for it. And when the senate was separated, Antony and Caesar went out, with Herod between them; while the consul and the rest of the magistrates went before them, in order to offer sacrifices [to the Roman gods], and to lay the decree in the Capitol. Antony also made a feast for Herod on the first day of his reign."
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The opening as it stood in 2020
Client state of the Roman Republic from 37 BCE Second Temple period Timeline Rabbinic period and the Middle Ages Modern era Timeline 1517–1948: Ottoman rule Old Yishuv Zionism Yishuv OETA British Mandate Balfour Declaration 1948–present : State of Israel years Independence Arab–Israeli conflict Iran–Israel proxy conflict By topic Demographics Judaism Leaders Warfare Zionism Jerusalem Related Jewish history Hebrew calendar Archaeology Museums Maps Travelogues Israel portal v t e The Herodian kingdom of Judea was a client state of the Roman Republic from 37 BCE, when Herod the Great was appointed "King of the Jews" by the Roman Senate . When Herod died in 4 BCE, the kingdom was divided among his sons into the Herodian Tetrarchy . History of the Christian tradition (Vol. 1) , Thomas D. Jewish War 1 .14.4: Mark Antony " ...then resolved to get him made king of the Jews ... told them that it was for their advantage in the Parthian war that Herod should be king; so they all gave their votes for it. And when the senate was separated, Antony and Caesar went out, with Herod between them; while the consul and the rest of the magistrates went before them, in order to offer sacrifices [to the Roman gods], and to lay the decree in the Capitol. Antony also made a feast for Herod on the first day of his reign."
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
Client state of the Roman Republic from 37 to 4 BCE Today part of Israel Palestine Jordan Syria Second Temple period Timeline Rabbinic period and the Middle Ages Modern era Timeline 1517–1948: Ottoman rule Old Yishuv Zionism Yishuv OETA British Mandate Balfour Declaration 1948–present : State of Israel years Independence Arab–Israeli conflict Iran–Israel proxy conflict By topic Demographics Judaism Leaders Warfare Zionism Jerusalem Related Jewish history Hebrew calendar Archaeology Museums Maps Travelogues Israel portal v t e The Herodian kingdom was a client state of the Roman Republic ruled from 37 to 4 BCE by Herod the Great , who was appointed "King of the Jews" by the Roman Senate .When Herod died, the kingdom was divided among his sons into the Herodian Tetrarchy . History of the Christian tradition (Vol. 1) , Thomas D. Jewish War 1 .14.4: Mark Antony " ...then resolved to get him made king of the Jews ... told them that it was for their advantage in the Parthian war that Herod should be king; so they all gave their votes for it. And when the senate was separated, Antony and Caesar went out, with Herod between them; while the consul and the rest of the magistrates went before them, in order to offer sacrifices [to the Roman gods], and to lay the decree in the Capitol. Antony also made a feast for Herod on the first day of his reign."
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client state of the roman republic from 37 bce
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client state of the roman republic
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