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Son of Herod the Great who ruled Judea — so brutal that Joseph avoided his territory
Historically Verified
Josephus described him as the ruler of Judea after his father's death, and coins from his short reign (4 BC to AD 6) have survived.
open_in_newSon 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.