Nero and the Judean Client Kings: Herod Agrippa II and the End of the Herodian Dynasty

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Nero's relationship with the Herodian dynasty, focusing on Herod Agrippa II, the last Judean client king. They examine how Nero's appointment of Agrippa II as king of Chalcis and later as ruler of the former tetrarchies of Philip and Lysanias shaped Roman-Jewish relations. The conversation delves into Agrippa II's role as a mediator between Rome and the Jewish populace, his failed attempt to avert the Jewish Revolt of 66 AD, and his sister Berenice's controversial influence. They discuss the power dynamics between Agrippa II, the Roman procurator Gessius Florus, and the Jewish high priests, as well as the legacy of the Herodian dynasty under Nero. The episode also touches on Agrippa II's building projects in Caesarea Philippi (renamed Neronias) and his loyalty to Rome during the revolt, which ultimately led to his exile and the end of the Herodian line. This is a fresh angle on Nero's eastern policy, complementing prior episodes on the Jewish Revolt and the Parthian coronation. #Nero #HerodAgrippaII #JudeanClientKings #HerodianDynasty #JewishRevolt66AD #Berenice #GessiusFlorus #Chalcis #CaesareaPhilippi #Neronias #RomanClientKing #Josephus #FlavianDynasty #FirstJewishRomanWar #RomanHistory #FexingoHistory #AncientHistory #Mediterranean Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo