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Herod Antipas(born 21 BC—died AD 39) Son of Herod the Great and tetrarch of Galilee (4 BC–AD 39) throughout Jesus' ministry. He was responsible for the death of John the Baptist (demanded by his wife, Herodias, and stepdaughter, Salome) but later refused to cooperate when Pontius Pilate pressed him to conduct the trial of Jesus. He was caught up in the intrigue between the Syrians and Nabataeans. After denouncing Herod Agrippa I, he was banished by Caligula to Gaul. He built the city of Tiberias. Herod Antipas died ?40 ad, tetrarch of Galilee and Peraea (4 bc--40 ad); son of Herod the Great. At the instigation of his wife Herodias, he ordered the execution of John the Baptist Herod Antipas presents John the Baptist’s head to Salome. [N.T.: Mark 6:17–28] See : Brutality How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And the outcome of such an approach to life is that others are brought together, even despite themselves, as with Pilate and Herod Antipas (23:12). Herod son Agrippa #1 * Younger Herod Philip Aristobulus #2 sons #1 Herod Arch- elaus #1 Herod Antipas Herod Philip #2 Herod #2 Aristobulus #5 Son named Son named Son named for mother's for father's for mother's father brother brother First Agrippinnus Tigranes #2 known Agrippa #4 son Second Alexander #2 Herod #3 son Herod #5 * Younger Antipater #4 Phasaelus #2 sons Son named Son named for other for other Other father's kin mother's kin First G. But there is always his son and successor, Herod Antipas, to reckon with--there was nothing to choose between them in villainy. |
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