4 BC - Definition and Overview

Centuries: 2nd century BC - 1st century BC - 1st century

Decades: 50s BC 40s BC 30s BC 20s BC 10s BC - 0s BC - 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s

9 BC 8 BC 7 BC 6 BC 5 BC 4 BC 3 BC 2 BC 1 BC 1 2

Events

• Archelaus becomes king of Judea. Herod Antipas becomes king of the Galilee

Births

• Jesus (d. circa 30) Jesus' birthday was probably not Christmas as celebrated. Some believe it to have been in September, while others point to a Spring date.

Deaths

• Herod the Great