After many failed attempts at reconciliation between the king and his designated heirs, the ailing Herod had Aristobulus and Alexander strangled on charges of treason in 7 BC, and raised Antipater to the rank of his co-regent and heir apparent.
After numerous failed attempts at reconciliation between the king and his designated successors, the ailing Herod had Aristobulus and Alexander killed on charges of treason in 7 BC, and elevated Antipater to the position of co-regent and heir apparent.