Maccabees & King Herod Family Tree

The video explores the Hasmonean and Herodian dynasties that ruled Judea during the Hellenistic and early Roman periods. It begins with the Maccabees, key figures in the Hanukkah story, and traces their lineage to Herod the Great. The narrative covers political conflicts, Herod's rule, and the division of his kingdom into a tetrarchy. It concludes with the branches of the Herodian dynasty and their historical impact.

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