64/63 BC
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Hyrcanus II · Judea under Rome
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Creation years 3860–3883
Reference under review · 41/40 BC
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Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
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Find Hyrcanus II →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Hyrcanus II →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
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Events involving Hyrcanus II · Judea under Rome
Creation year 384777/76 BC
Hyrcanus II becomes high priest
During Salome Alexandra’s reign, her son Hyrcanus II serves as high priest.
Josephus, Antiquities 13 · historical record · KJV
“During Salome Alexandra’s reign, her son Hyrcanus II serves as high priest.”
Josephus · Antiquities 13
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Hyrcanus II is restored as high priest
Pompey restores Hyrcanus II to the high priesthood but does not restore an independent Hasmonean kingship.
Josephus, Antiquities 14 · historical record · KJV
“Pompey restores Hyrcanus II to the high priesthood but does not restore an independent Hasmonean kingship.”
Josephus · Antiquities 14
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Herod executes Hyrcanus II
Herod has the aged Hyrcanus II executed in 30 BC, removing a surviving Hasmonean claimant.
Josephus, Antiquities 15 · historical record · KJV
“Herod has the aged Hyrcanus II executed in 30 BC, removing a surviving Hasmonean claimant.”
Josephus · Antiquities 15
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