When the last member of the Hasmonean Dynasty died in 37 B.C., Rome made Herod king of Judah.  With Roman backing, Herod (37-34 B.C.) ruled on both sides of the Jordan River.  After his death the Jewish kingdom was divided among his heirs and gradually absorbed into the Roman Empire.
when the last member of the hasmonean dynasty died in 37 b c rome made herod king of judah with roman backing herod 37 34 b c ruled on both sides of the jordan river after his death the jewish kingdom was divided among his heirs and gradually absorbed into the roman empire