Bible Dictionary
Herod Archelaus
Herod Archelaus was a son of Herod the Great and brother of Herod Antipas. He ruled Judea and Samaria after his father, and Joseph and Mary avoided his territory when returning with Jesus.
Biblical Usage
Archelaus is mentioned in Matthew 2:22. Joseph and Mary avoided returning to Judea because Archelaus ruled there, and they went instead to Galilee.
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