Coponius

Coponius was the first prefect of Rome in Judea. He was responsible for the area about 6-8 AD. His governorship joined to Herod Archelaus the government, which was discontinued due to its poor rule of Rome. About his life nothing is handed down.

In Coponius ' tenure, the revolt of Judas the Galilean fell. The trigger for this, however, was less the person of Coponius rather than the aggressive appearance of the Roman soldiers. Added to this was the census was carried out at this time that Publius Sulpicius Quirinius was held under and met great resistance in the population.

It is reported that there was an incident during the governorship of Coponius in Judea, who was apparently so remarkable that he was reported to Rome and led to personal consequences. During a Passover after taking office, the Coponius the doors of the temple were opened as usual at midnight. Here, a group of Samaritans entered the doors of the temple, which were directed towards the Royal Palace and threw human bones along the columns of the sanctuary. Shortly after this incident Coponius was recalled to Rome and replaced by Marcus Ambibulus. It may be assumed that this incident is also responsible for ensuring that a door of the temple, which was previously called Shalleshéd, in the days of Herod the name " Gate of Coponius " wore.

By setting the Coponius to the Jewish people is not known.