The Herods

(Picture: Roman aqueduct in Caesarea at sunset)

Hello Fellow Travelers:

Don't forget to read your Study Guide BEFORE going to Israel and Jordan. It has 75 pages of Scriptures, maps, pictures, biographies, studies, and much more. Make sure to read the short bio of the Herods. There are several of them mentioned in the Bible. Do you know them?

Herod the Great ruled from 37-4 BC: he was the King of Judea, Galilee, Iturea, and Traconitis. He built Caesarea, Masada, and remodeled the Temple in Jerusalem. He had the babies in Bethlehem killed.

Herod Philip II ruled from 4 BC-34 AD: he was the Tetrach of Iturea and Traconitis. He built Caesarea Philippi.

Herod Archelaus ruled from 4 BC-6 AD: he was the Governor of Judea, Idumea, and Samaria. He was deposed by the Romans. It was his harsh rule that made Joseph and Mary settle in Nazareth.

Herod Antipas ruled from 4 BC-39 AD: he was the Tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. He built the city of Tiberias. He killed John the Baptist and sent Jesus back to Pilate.

Herod Agrippa I ruled from 37-44 AD: he was the King of Judea. He killed James (John's brother) and had Peter imprisoned. He was struck down by God at Caesarea.

Herod Agrippa II ruled from 44-70 AD: he was the King of Judea. He heard Paul's testimony at Caesarea.

Now you know! We'll talk about and learn more about the Herods on our trip.

Shalom.

Pastor Rick