Tetrarchy (Judea)

Tetrarchy (Judea)

The Tetrarchy of Judea, one of the Herodian Tetrarchies, was formed following the death of Herod the Great in 4 BCE, when his kingdom was divided between his sons as an inheritance. Judea, the major section of the tetrarchies, was transformed by Rome in 6 CE, abolishing the rule of Herod Archelaus, and forming the Province of Judea by joining together Judea proper (biblical Judah), Samaria, and Idumea (biblical Edom). However, other parts of the Herodian Tetrarchies continued to function under Herodians. Thus, Philip the Tetrarch ruled Batanea, with Trachonitis, as well as Auranitis until 34 CE (his domain later incorporated into Province of Syria), while Herod Antipas ruled Galilee and Perea until 34 CE.