Herod the Great (72 – 4 BC) was the Jewish King of Judea under the Romans. His kingdom embraced Idumea, Samaria, Galilee, Perea, and Batanea as well as Judea (see Map). He is known for his building projects, including the Second Temple in Jerusalem. His life was recorded by Josephus. Fearing the Messiah, he ordered the Massacre of the Innocents (see Herod Acts). His sons ruled after him: Archelaus, Philip, and Herod Antipas (see Map 2).
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