No title preserved. Early in 38, at Antony's command, Ventidius sent Machaeras with two legions and one thousand horse to assist Herod to recover Judaea, but he excited Herod's suspicion by his dealings with the rival prince Antigonus (Joseph. AJ 14.434-438 and 448 and 450; BJ 1.317 and 324 and 334). (Broughton MRR II)