36 ⟶ Herod Antipas Defeated by Aretas IV; Tiberius Intervenes

Herod Antipas was defeated by Aretas IV of Nabatea, a conseq...
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⚔️ Herod Antipas Defeated by Aretas IV; Tiberius Intervenes

Herod Antipas was defeated by Aretas IV of Nabatea, a consequence of his divorce of Aretas' daughter and, according to popular belief, divine retribution for executing John the Baptist; Emperor Tiberius's intervention to punish Aretas was abandoned upon Tiberius's death.⟶
Herod Antipas Defeated by Aretas IV; Tiberius Intervenes (36)
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⚔️ Roman Governor Suppresses Theudas' Revolt

Cuspius Fadus (Roman governor of Judea) suppresses the revolt of Theudas, who is decapitated.⟶
Roman Governor Suppresses Theudas' Revolt (44)
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⚔️ Battle of Beth-Horon: Judean Rebels Defeat Roman Forces

In November, Judean rebels ambushed and decisively defeated a retreating Roman force near Beth-Horon, resulting in the deaths of over 5,000 Roman soldiers, the loss of their equipment and standards, and the flight of the Roman commander.⟶
Battle of Beth-Horon: Judean Rebels Defeat Roman Forces (66)
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⚔️ Trajan's Military Campaign in Judea: Siege of Jericho and Destruction of Qumran

Trajan moves to Scythopolis and crosses the Jordan River with Legio X Fretensis. He lays siege to Jericho and destroys the monastery of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are originated.⟶
Trajan's Military Campaign in Judea: Siege of Jericho and Destruction of Qumran (68)
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⚔️ Siege of Machaerus Ends First Jewish–Roman War

First Jewish–Roman War: The Roman army (Legio X Fretensis) under Sextus Lucilius Bassus lays siege to the Jewish garrison of Machaerus at the Dead Sea. After they capitulate, the Zealots are allowed to leave the fortress before it is destroyed.⟶
Siege of Machaerus Ends First Jewish–Roman War (72)
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