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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."

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