Rome expected the Jewish hierarchy to maintain order and defend her interests. Roman governors had little love for Jewish leaders, who resented Roman domination. But it was in their mutual best interests to cooperate for the sake of a stable government.
Romas varasvīriem nebija nekādu simpātiju pret jūdu vadoņiem, kam nepatika Romas virskundzība, taču abas puses bija ieinteresētas sadarboties, lai saglabātu stabilu valdību.