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When governor in Syria, Varus was known for his harsh rule. In 4 BCE he mercilessly suppressed a rebellion | When governor in Syria, Varus was known for his harsh rule. In 4 BCE he mercilessly suppressed a rebellion following the death of [[Herod the Great]], destroying the Galilean capitol of [[Sepphoris]]. Josephus, who compared Varus' invasion to [[Antiochus IV Epiphanes]]' and [[Pompey]]'s, says that on that occasion Varus crucified more than 2,000 rebels. His cruelty created lasting popular resentment. | ||
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Publius Quinctilius Varus was a Roman general and governor of Syria.
Biography
Publius Quinctilius Varus was an influential Roman politician and general at the time of Emperor Augustus. After serving as governor in Africa and Syria, he came back to Rome and was then appointed governor of Germania. In 9 CE, in a failed attempt to subdue some German tribes, he suffered a devastating defeat in the battle of the Teutoburg Forest and committed suicide.
Varus and the Jews
When governor in Syria, Varus was known for his harsh rule. In 4 BCE he mercilessly suppressed a rebellion following the death of Herod the Great, destroying the Galilean capitol of Sepphoris. Josephus, who compared Varus' invasion to Antiochus IV Epiphanes' and Pompey's, says that on that occasion Varus crucified more than 2,000 rebels. His cruelty created lasting popular resentment.
Varus in ancient sources
Josephus, Jewish War
Josephus, Jewish Antiquities
Josephus, Against Apion
Ap I 34 -- ...Antiochus Epiphanes made an invasion upon our country, as also Pompey the Great and Quintilius Varo did...
Varus in Scholarship
Varus in Fiction
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