That's right - they are basically the same gang that came against Jesus and His disciples. King Herod was an Edomite "Jew". The Edomites were the descendants of Esau. These "Edomites" had to chose between leaving Israel or converting to Judaism. Forced conversions rarely work out. King Herod then placed other Edomites "Jews" in positions of power/authority. The High Priest Caiaphas was more than likely an Edomite Jew. While these guys could say Abraham was their father they could not say the Jacob (Israel) was their father.
That's right - they are basically the same gang that came against Jesus and His disciples. King Herod was an Edomite "Jew". The Edomites were the descendants of Esau. These "Edomites" had to chose between leaving Israel or converting to Judaism. Forced conversions rarely work out. King Herod then placed other Edomites "Jews" in positions of power/authority. The High Priest Caiaphas was more than likely an Edomite Jew. While these guys could say Abraham was their father they could not say the Jacob (Israel) was their father.