The rebel Judean government was not recognized at any time by the Roman Empire and in fact enjoyed limited recognition from among the rebel factions. The Jerusalem-based rebel government had little authority in the Galilee, where locals were not satisfied with the fact that a non-local Joseph ben Matityahu was appointed a regional commander, marginalizing John of Gischala and Justus of Tiberias, who rejected his authority.[5] Furthermore, Judean-based Zealots, Peasantry and most Idumean factions were never under direct control of the government. Kingdom of Adiebene however did provide a direct support to it, dispatching significant supplies and some 500 armed men to support it.