Thematic Bible: Archelaus succeeded to judea and samaria


Thematic Bible



As there was a bitter feud between him and the inhabitants of Tyre and Sidon, they waited on him unanimously, and after conciliating the royal chamberlain Blastus they made overtures for peace, as their country depended for its food-supply upon the royal territory.

It was about that time that king Herod laid hands of violence on some members of the church.

he said, "I will go into your case whenever your accusers arrive," giving orders that he was to be kept in the praetorium of Herod.