King Antigonus II (High Priest & King)
−40 – −37
Hebrew years: 3721–3725 (ג׳תשכ״א–ג׳תשכ״ה)
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Antigonus II Mattathias, son of Aristobulus II, was the last Hasmonean ruler. He took power with help from the Parthians and tried to restore Hasmonean rule against Rome and Herod. For a short time, he controlled Jerusalem and challenged Roman-backed leadership.
Herod, supported by Rome, captured Jerusalem in −37. Antigonus was taken by the Romans and executed, ending Hasmonean rule. From a Jewish perspective, his fall marks the final end of the Hasmonean dynasty and the beginning of the Herodian, Roman-backed monarchy.
- Hebrew years
- 3721–3725 (ג׳תשכ״א–ג׳תשכ״ה)
- 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
Hyrcanus II (High Priest & King)−67 – −40
King Herod the Great−37 – −4
