Both Phasael and Herod began their careers under their father , Antipater , who was appointed procurator of Judea for the Roman Republic by Julius Caesar . Both Phasael and Herod started their careers under their father Antipater , who was appointed Judea Procurator for the Roman Republic by Julius Caesar . Both Phasael and Antipater began their career under their father Herod , who was appointed Judea Procurator for the Roman Republic by Julius Caesar .