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Aristobulus (grandson of Herod the Great)
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Son of Aristobulus and grandson of Herod the Great. He and his brother, Agrippa I, lived at odds with each other. He also protested Caligula’s attempt to erect a statue of himself in the temple.
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Aristobulus, grandson of Herod
Aristobulus, Grandson of Herod (Ἀριστόβουλος, Aristoboulos). Son of Aristobulus and grandson of Herod the Great. He and his brother, Agrippa I, lived at odds with each other. He also protested Caligula’s attempt to erect a statue of himself in the temple.
The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary
Aristobulus (Person)
ARISTOBULUS (PERSON) [Gk Aristoboulos (Ἀριστοβουλος)]. Several significant people in ancient and sacred history. It is a common Greek name meaning “best counselor.” See also ARISTOBULUS (OT PSEUDEPIGRAPHA).1. Greek historian who accompanied Alexander the Great on his campaigns. At 85 years of age he