Caesarea, the Roman capital of Judea, was where Annas desired charges be formulated against Jesus for Pilate. [1]
The fall of Assyria and ascendancy of Egypt brought deliverance to Judah, as corrupt politicians were overthrown by the country folk under King Josiah. [2] Jewish consciousness originated in the southern clan of Judah while Israelitish consciousness began in the hill country of Ephraim. [3]
Judah was enslaved by Egypt after Josiah's defeat in battle against Necho's army, with Baal worship and the Baalim politicians gaining control in Jerusalem. [4] Judahites perpetually tarnished Ephraimites to establish Jewish superiority. [5] Judas Iscariot was the only apostle from Judea among Jesus' twelve. [6] Despite Jesus' explanation, Judeans remain less willing to believe the gospel preached by the seventy. [7]
Pilate's deep-seated hatred of the Jews led to fatal blunders in governing Judea, allowing the Jews to easily manipulate him due to his fear and lack of moral courage. [8] David established the kingdom of Judah in Hebron, a non-Hebrew city with a diverse population of nomads devoted to the Hebrew idea of land ownership. [9] Despite ups and downs, wars between Israel and Judah ultimately led to the downfall of both kingdoms. [10]
See also: UB 142:8.