In the New Testament era, it was part of the territory ruled by Herod the Great, and on his death passed to Herod Philip I. On Caligula's ascension to the throne, Agrippa I was made its governor.
In the New Testament era, it was part of the territory ruled by Herod the Great. From 37 it was ruled by Herod Philip I. On Caligula's ascension to the throne, Agrippa I was made its governor.