unfoldingWord_en_tw/bible/other/tetrarch/01.md

# tetrarch #

## Definition: ##

The term  "tetrarch" refers to a governing official who ruled over part of the Roman Empire. Each tetrarch was under the authority of the Roman emperor.

* The title "tetrarch" means "one of four joint rulers."
* There were four major divisions of the Roman Empire and each tetrarch ruled one division.
* Each division had one or more smaller parts called "provinces," such as Galilee or Samaria.
* "Herod the tetrarch" is mentioned several times in the New Testament. He is also known as "Herod Antipas."
* The term "tetrarch" could also be translated as "regional governor" or "provincial ruler" or "ruler" or "governor."


## Bible References: ##

* [Luke 03:1-2](en/tn/luk/help/03/01)
* [Luke 09:7-9](en/tn/luk/help/09/07)
* [Matthew 14:1-2](en/tn/mat/help/14/01)
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added version 3 2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00			`* The title "tetrarch" means "one of four joint rulers."`
			`* There were four major divisions of the Roman Empire and each tetrarch ruled one division.`
			`* Each division had one or more smaller parts called "provinces," such as Galilee or Samaria.`
			`* "Herod the tetrarch" is mentioned several times in the New Testament. He is also known as "Herod Antipas."`
			`* The term "tetrarch" could also be translated as "regional governor" or "provincial ruler" or "ruler" or "governor."`



			`## Bible References: ##`

			`* [Luke 03:1-2](en/tn/luk/help/03/01)`
			`* [Luke 09:7-9](en/tn/luk/help/09/07)`
			`* [Matthew 14:1-2](en/tn/mat/help/14/01)`