Hyrcanus II (High Priest & King)
−67 – −40
Hebrew years: 3700–3721 (ג׳ת״ש–ג׳תשכ״א)
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Hyrcanus II, son of Salome Alexandra and Alexander Jannaeus, became High Priest and ruler after his mother. He was weaker politically than his brother Aristobulus II, and their rivalry turned into a civil war. Hyrcanus was supported by Antipater the Idumean, the father of Herod the Great.
His struggle with Aristobulus II led both sides to seek Roman involvement, which was disastrous for Jewish independence. Pompey entered Jerusalem in −63, and Judea came under Roman control. Hyrcanus remained as a religious and political figure for a time, but he was no longer truly independent.
- Hebrew years
- 3700–3721 (ג׳ת״ש–ג׳תשכ״א)
- Place
- Jerusalem
- Category
- Hasmoneans & Herodians
- Part of
- Roman Rule
At the same time
Hillel the Elder−110 – 10
Shemayah & Avtalyon−60 – −30
Shammai the Elder−50 – 30- Yehudah ben Tabbai & Shimon ben Shetach−100 – −60
King Aristobulus II (High Priest & King)−67 – −63
Honi HaMe'agel (the Circle-Drawer)−100 – −63
Queen Salome Alexandra−76 – −67
King Antigonus II (High Priest & King)−40 – −37
