1001 Space Earth Nature History First Civilisations Ancient Egypt Biblical Times Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Chinese, Japanese Civilisations Indian Civilisation African Civilisation The Early Americas The Rise of Islam The Middle Ages The Renaissance Civil War and Revolution The Industrial Revolution Two World Wars 20th-century Achievements Human World Science and Technology	Who was King Herod? King Herod, also known as Herod the Great, was appointed king of Judaea by the Roman senate in 37 BC. This was in return for his loyalty to Rome. Under Herod, Judaea remained part of the Roman Empire. He reigned until his death in 4 BC. The Upper Palace in Jerusalem built in King Herod's time   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Biblical Times