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Son of Herod the Great who ruled Judea — so brutal that Joseph avoided his territory
Also known as Archelaus
Attested by Josephus (Antiquities 17.13, Jewish War 2.7) as ethnarch of Judea (4 BC - AD 6); also attested on coins
Son of Herod the Great who inherited Judea, Samaria, and Idumea. His cruel reputation caused Joseph to settle in Nazareth instead of returning to Bethlehem (Matthew 2:22). Rome deposed him in AD 6 for his brutality.
After Herod dies, Joseph gets the green light to bring the family back — but avoids Judea and settles in Nazareth instead.
Archelaus DeposedMinistry of JesusHerod's son was so bad at his job that even Rome said 'nah bro you're done'
Death of Herod the GreatMinistry of JesusThe king who tried to unalive baby Jesus finally dies himself — karma is undefeated fr fr
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