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# tetrarch #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* 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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