The
Herodian Tetrarchy was formed following the death of
Herod the Great in 4 BCE, when his kingdom was divided between his sons as an inheritance. Judea, the major section of the tetrarchy, was transformed by Rome in 6 CE, abolishing the rule of
Herod Archelaus, and forming the
Province of Judea by joining together
Judea proper (biblical
Judah),
Samaria and Idumea (biblical
Edom). However, other parts of the Herodian Tetrarchy continued to function under
Herodians. Thus,
Philip the Tetrarch ruled
Batanea, with
Trachonitis, as well as Auranitis until 34 CE (his domain later being incorporated into the
Province of Syria), while
Herod Antipas ruled
Galilee and
Perea until 34 CE.