Polity Kingdom of Philip the Tetrarch

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Was a kingdom in modern-day Palestine emerged from the partition of Judea after the death of Herod Agrippa in 4 BC.

Establishment

  • January 3 BC: When Herod died in 4 BC, the kingdom was divided among his sons into the Herodian Tetrarchy.

Chronology

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1. Partition of the Herodian Kingdom

Following the death of Herod the Great in 4 BC his kingdom was divided between his sister Salome I and his sons Herod Archelaus, Herod Antipas, and Philip.

  • January 3 BC: When Herod died in 4 BC, the kingdom was divided among his sons into the Herodian Tetrarchy.

Disestablishment

  • January 35: Philip the Tetrarch ruled Batanea, with Trachonitis, as well as Auranitis until 34 CE (his domain later being incorporated into the Province of Syria).