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Updated: June 12, 2025
He was the son of Antipater, a noble Idumaean, who had ingratiated himself in the favor of Hyrcanus II., high-priest and sovereign, and who ruled as the prime minister of this feeble and incapable prince. By rendering some service to Caesar, Antipater was made procurator of Judaea, and appointed his son Herod to the government of Galilee, where he developed remarkable administrative talents.
Such a stop occurred in the answer just given, at the end of the allusion to the Egyptian and Idumaean. The color in the Jewish lad's cheeks deepened, and he may not have heard the rest of the speech, for he remained silent, looking absently into the depths of the pool. "Our farewell took place in this garden. 'The peace of the Lord go with you! your last words. 'The gods keep you! I said.
Imitate them. Begin now. At hand see Rome, as ready to help you as she was the Idumaean Antipater." The Jewish lad trembled with rage; and, as the garden gate was close by, he quickened his steps, eager to escape. "O Rome, Rome!" he muttered. "Be wise," continued Messala. "Give up the follies of Moses and the traditions; see the situation as it is.
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