Tetrarch of Iturea and Trachonitis • Life of Jesus
Philip was a son of Herod the Great and tetrarch of Iturea and Trachonitis. Luke names his rule when dating the beginning of John the Baptist's ministry. He should be distinguished from the Philip connected with Herodias in the Gospel traditions and from Philip the apostle.
Father: Herod the Great
Siblings: Herod Antipas, Archelaus
Related: Herod the Great, Herod Antipas, Tiberius Caesar, John the Baptist
Scripture: Luke 3:1