Herod's Birth Year
High Level 1Fact
Herod the Great was born ~70/69 BC
Evidence
If appointed governor at 15 in 55/54 BC, born ~70/69 BC
Josephus says he died at approximately 70 years old
70 years from 70 BC = 1 BC death
This is consistent with the January 1 BC eclipse
Supporting Facts
Depends On
Herod's birth year can be calculated from his age at appointment as governor. This provides independent confirmation of the 1 BC death date.