ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

THE POETRY OF JOHN MILTON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the “Book of Luke, ” Herod was the king of ____
A
Judea
B
Egypt
C
Syria
D
Jerusalem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Herod the Great was king of Judaea from 37 BCE to 4 BCE, appointed by the Roman Empire after its Senate equipped him with an army to fight off a Parthian invasion. Prior to the invasion he had been governor of Galilee since 47 BCE.

Detailed explanation-2: -Herod was granted the title of “King of Judea” by the Roman Senate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Luke 1:5-7-8-12 The Message (MSG) During the rule of Herod, King of Judea, there was a priest assigned service in the regiment of Abijah.

Detailed explanation-4: -King Herod, sometimes called “Herod the Great” (circa 74 to 4 B.C.) was a king of Judea who ruled the territory with Roman approval. While Judea was an independent kingdom it was under heavy Roman influence and Herod came to power with Roman support.

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