Marcus Ambivulus Explained

Marcus Ambivulus was the 2nd Roman Prefect of the province of Judea, comprising biblical Judea and Samaria.^{[1] [2]}

History

Originally a cavalry officer, he succeeded Coponius in 9 and ruled the area until 12, when he was succeeded by Annius Rufus. Josephus noted his tenure in the Antiquities of the Jews 18.31.

See also

• Roman administration of Judaea (AD 6–135)
• Roman Procurator coinage

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Roman Governors - from Josephus: The Essential Works. January 22, 2011. Paul L. Maier. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714125838/http://www.mtio.com/articles/bissar23.htm. July 14, 2011. dead.
2. Web site: Marcus Ambibulus . www.livius.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20040218084810/http://www.livius.org/am-ao/ambibulus/marcus.html . 2004-02-18.