In the first century, Israel was ruled by the Romans, whose presence was deeply resented by the local people.
وَتَكْشِفُ رِوَايَاتُ ٱلْكِتَابِ ٱلْمُقَدَّسِ عَنْ وُجُودِ خِلَافَاتٍ بَيْنَ هٰذِهِ ٱلشُّعُوبِ .‏