Herod was succeeded by his sons, Herod Archelaus (briefly appointed ruler of Judaea, Samaria, and Idumaea by the Romans) and the longer-reigning Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee.

Herod's Ancient Theater Found The findings at Herodion include a theater with a VIP room, coffins of Herod’s family wife and the wife of Archelaus, Herod’s son.

This leaves Herod Archelaus in control of Judea. 19. In Egypt, Joseph is informed in a dream that Herod the Great is dead, and he is told to return to Israel.

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When his father died in the year 4 BCE, Archelaus’ claim to the throne was contested by his younger brother, Herod Antipas, and by the Jews because of his brutality.

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Herod's Ancient Theater Found The findings at Herodion include a theater with a VIP room, coffins of Herod’s family wife and the wife of Archelaus, Herod’s son.