Divrei Yosippon — Sefer Yosippon — Chapter 47: Herod after the Downfall of Antonius

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47:1

Antonius and Cleopatra fall before Octavian/Augustus.

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47:2

Herod goes to the new ruler rather than hide his former loyalty, openly admitting his friendship with Antonius while promising equal fidelity to Augustus.

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47:3

Augustus confirms him as king.

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47:4

The chapter presents Herod’s political realism as a major reason he survives regime change.

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