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Josephus

Born in 37 A.D., this son of Matthias was born into the priestly family of the early Hasmonaeans, receiving an education at a rabbinic school.

Herod

This father of five children was a founding patriarch put in charge of Galilee as a youth, but his achievements caused resentment among some of his family members.

Alexander

One of five with this name, this man was the son of John Hyrcanus and imprisoned with two older brothers.

Antipater

On of two with this name, this man sought protection from an Arab King, wed an Arabian woman, and fathered five children.

Mark Antony

This Roman leader proposed that a patriarch become king to the Senate.

Archelaus

One of two with this name, this man was King of Cappadocia.

Aristobulus

One of four with this name, this man was a high priest like his father who imprisoned family for contesting his...

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