After capturing Jerusalem and expanding the Jewish state in 37 BCE,Herod the Great developed an appreciative and loyal following of fellow Jews.

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Although Herod the Great did capture Jerusalem and expand the Jewish state, he was not well-liked by fellow Jews. He was seen as a puppet ruler for the Romans, and his tyrannical and brutal actions caused resentment and opposition among many Jews.

After Capturing Jerusalem and Expanding the Jewish State in 37