Question

The second temple was renovated and expanded by King ________ in the intertestamental era. A. Herod B. Nebuchadnezzar C. Cyrus

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) Herod.

Explanation:

Herodian dynasty as a close and loyal ally to the Romans, Herod extended his rule as far as Arabia, created ambitious projects of construction across Judea, including the expansion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The Herodian kingdom under Herod experienced a period of growth and expansion.

Answer 2

The correct answer is letter A

Herod the Great was the king of Judea at the time Jesus was born. He was known to be brutal and to have all the little boys in Bethlehem killed. Herod had several descendants, some of whom are mentioned in the Bible.

Herod was an Idumean (a descendant of the Edomites, a people who lived in southern Israel) converted to Judaism. Not being an Israelite, he had no right to the throne but, with the help of the Roman empire, conquered power in 37 BC Herod became the vassal king of Rome, with dominion over the Jews.

During his reign, Herod did several construction works in Judea. He founded the cities of Caesarea Maritima and Sebaste, built palaces and fortresses and built public places that energized the region. Herod was also dedicated to building temples for various gods of different peoples. Among the Jews, he was known for renovating and expanding the temple in Jerusalem.