Simon

Family: Jewish · Role: self-proclaimed king · First appears: Histories V.8-11

Life events

• Simon forcibly assumed the title of king and was executed by Quintilius Varus.(Histories V.8-11)
  • With: Quintilius Varus
  • “After Herod's death, somebody called Simon, without awaiting the emperor's decision, forcibly assumed the title of king. He was executed by Quintilius Varus, who was Governor of Syria”
• Simon, John, and Eleazar reconciled their differences against the Roman threat.(Histories V.12-15 · 📍 Jerusalem)
  • With: John Eleazar
  • “Thus Jerusalem was divided into two hostile parties, but on the approach of the Romans the necessities of foreign warfare reconciled their differences.”

Histories V.8-11

• enemies with Quintilius Varus “After Herod's death, somebody called Simon, without awaiting the emperor's decision, forcibly assumed the title of king. He was executed by Quintilius Varus, who was Governor of Syria;”

Histories V.12-15

• enemies with John “Their relations mainly consisted of fighting, treachery, and arson: a large quantity of corn was burnt.”
• enemies with Eleazar “Their relations mainly consisted of fighting, treachery, and arson: a large quantity of corn was burnt.”

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Extracted from the original text of Tacitus — The Histories & The Annals (Books I-VI) & Agricola. Made with Rho MD.