Philip, the son of Herod the Great, who ruled as tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis during the time of John the Baptist's ministry.
Philip was one of the sons of Herod the Great by his wife Cleopatra of Jerusalem (not the same as Cleopatra of Egypt). He ruled as tetrarch over the regions of Western Galilee - Iturea and Traconitis (Luk.3.1). He was a half-brother to Herod Antipas who ruled East Galilee and Perea and Herod Archelaus who ruled Judea, Samaria, and Idumea. Philip's reign coincided with the beginning of John the Baptist's ministry and the early years of Jesus' life. The specific dates of his rule are not provided in the Bible, but historical records indicate that he reigned from 4 BC to AD 34. Philip is described by the Jewish historian Josephus as a moderate and peaceful ruler who was devoted to his subjects. He is not mentioned in connection with any of the events in Jesus' life or ministry.
Herod the Great and three sons
FamilyWidely acceptedThe NT Herods belong to one family. After Herod the Great died, Archelaus ruled Judea, Antipas became tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, and Philip tetrarch of the northeast. Matthew and Luke name three of the four; Josephus supplies the genealogy.
Sources: Scripture · Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews
Salome married her great-uncle Philip
FamilyWidely acceptedJosephus says Salome, Herodias's daughter, married Philip the tetrarch, her father's half-brother. The Gospels only say Philip ruled Iturea and Traconitis.
Where the text shows it: Luke 3:1 — Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis Sources: Scripture · Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews
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