# 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)