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Herod Philip II.
Herod Philip II was a son of Herod the Great and tetrarch of territories northeast of Galilee. He rebuilt Caesarea Philippi, which was named in part after him.
Definition
Herod Philip II was a son of Herod the Great and Cleopatra of Jerusalem. He was tetrarch of Batanea, Iturea, Trachonitis, and Auranitis, territories northeast of Galilee.
Biblical Usage
Philip is named in Luke 3:1 in the description of the rulers of the region. Caesarea Philippi, associated with the ministry of Jesus, was rebuilt by him and named partly in his honor.
Historical Background
Philip rebuilt Caesarea Philippi to distinguish it from Caesarea on the seacoast, the seat of Roman government. He married Salome, the daughter of Herodias.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary
The son of Herod the Great and Cleopatra of Jerusalem. He was “tetrarch” of Batanea, Iturea, Trachonitis, and Auranitis. He rebuilt the city of Caesarea Philippi, calling it by his own name to distinguish it from the Caesarea on the sea-coast which was the seat of the Roman government. He married Salome, the daughter of Herodias (Matt. 16:13; Mark 8:27; Luke 3:1).