Archelaus

Governor

Governor of Judah, Idumea, and Samaria when Jesus's family returned from Egypt. He was the son of Herod I.

About Archelaus

The son of Herod the Great. Archelaus was governor of Idumea, Samaria, and Judea after his father (Matthew 2:22). See Herod, Herodian Family.

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Family Relationships

Parents
Herod
Half-siblings 3
Herod Antipas, Philip (Husband of Herodias), Philip (Brother of Herod Antipas)
Niece/Nephew
Salome (Daughter of Herodias)

Key References

Matthew 2:22

But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee,

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Matthew 2:22

But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee,