JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1979 Question 31

Question 31

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

The name of Herod's son who succeeded his father as ruler of Judea was

  1. A.Phasael
  2. B.Antipas
  3. C.Herodias
  4. D.Archelaus
  5. E.Agrippa.
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Answer: D (Archelaus)

Explanation

When Herod the Great died, his son Archelaus ruled Judea (Matthew 2:22). Herod Antipas ruled Galilee instead.