41 The emperor Claudius commits the former kingdom of Herod to the latter’s grandson, Agrippa.
44 Death of Agrippa. Cuspius Fadus appointed procurator. The insurrection of Theudas takes place.
46 Tiberius Alexander appointed procurator.
48 Cumanus appointed procurator. Signs of revolt among the Jews appear.
52 Felix appointed procurator. The state of anarchy increases. The Zealots become the dominant party.
60 Porcius Festus appointed procurator.
62 Albinus appointed procurator.
64 Gessius Florus, the last procurator, appointed.
66 Florus seizes the temple treasure. After other atrocities the Jews revolt. The Syrian legate appears before Jerusalem, but quickly raises the siege. The emperor then appoints Vespasian to conduct the war.
67 Vespasian arrives in Galilee. Siege and capture of Jotapata. Josephus the insurgent general taken.