During the apostles' tour of Perea, Jesus advised Abner to continue the kingdom's work despite the impending events in Jerusalem. [1] During the times of Judas Maccabee, Jews were removed from Perea, making it equally gentile and Jewish, referred to as “the land beyond the Jordan”. [2] Perea, the most beautiful province of Palestine, was equally populated by gentiles and Jews. [3] Tetrarch Philip ruled over Perea where Jesus would not be arrested. [4]