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Herod’s son Archelaus was hated by his Jewish subjects no less than his father. Herod had left instructions that on his death leading scholars were to be put to death to ensure that there would be mourning when he died. This gives some idea of the attitude of the people toward him.
“Three of a kind beats a king anytime!”
—Ken Kochany, Bay City, Michigan
Answer: 12
BAR takes a look back at some important events in history that happened during the months of May and June.
