The Jewish War (or Great Revolt) in the Roman province of Judea was the direct result of the oppression by Gessius Florus, Procurator (Governor) of Syria, towards the Jewish people Galilee and Judea. Convinced that the Romans would destroy his kingdom, the King of Gamala sent a cavalry contingent to Judea, which was just the spark needed to ignite the Zealot rebellion.

The Jewish Zealot, (Independence Party) rose against the (Arab) Foederatii garrisons in Galilee and Judea in 66 AD. While initially sucessful against the Arabs, the Zealots were eventually defeated by the deployment of four Roman Legions and their allies.