Pompey the Great (Rome)
−63 · until −48
Hebrew year: 3700 (ג׳ת״ש)
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Pompey the Great was a Roman general and political leader. In −63, he intervened in a civil conflict between rival Hasmonean claimants, Hyrcanus II and Aristobulus II. Pompey captured Jerusalem and entered the Temple, including the Holy of Holies, which was seen by Jews as a major violation. This event ended full Hasmonean independence and brought Judea under Roman domination, setting the stage for Herod, Roman governors, and eventually the Jewish revolts.
- Hebrew year
- 3700 (ג׳ת״ש)
- Place
- Rome
- Category
- Foreign rulers & empires
- Part of
- Roman Rule
At the same time
Hyrcanus II (High Priest & King)−67 – −40
Hillel the Elder−110 – 10
Shemayah & Avtalyon−60 – −30- Yehudah ben Tabbai & Shimon ben Shetach−100 – −60
Shammai the Elder−50 – 30
King Aristobulus II (High Priest & King)−67 – −63
Honi HaMe'agel (the Circle-Drawer)−100 – −63
