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Herodians

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Herodians (hĕrō`dēənz), Jewish political party of the early 1st cent. A.D., related to the dynasty of Herod Antipater (fl. c.65 B.C.) was founder of the family fortune. He was an Idumaean and gave refuge to Hyrcanus II (see Maccabees ), thus gaining a stronghold in Palestine. His son

Antipater (d. 43 B.C.) was favored by Julius Caesar, who made him (c.55 B.C.
..... Click the link for more information. . Some have supposed that they were largely Sadducees Sadducees (săj`sēz, săd`y
..... Click the link for more information. . In the New Testament the Herodians are referred to, with the Pharisees, as being in opposition to Jesus.
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Christ answered the Herodians according to their condition.
Walden & on the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Thoreau, Henry David View in context
Christ answered the Herodians according to their condition.
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