Herod Ἡρώδης
Tetrarch of Galilee during Jesus' ministry.
Biography
Herod Antipas was the son of Herod the Great and ruled as tetrarch of Galilee and Perea during the time of Jesus' ministry. He is mentioned in the Gospels in connection with the imprisonment and execution of John the Baptist (Mat.14.3,6; Mrk.6.17-29; Luk.3.19-20). Herod Antipas had married Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, which John the Baptist condemned as unlawful. In retaliation, Herodias's daughter danced for Herod Antipas and requested the head of John the Baptist as a reward. Herod, though reluctant, fulfilled her request and had John beheaded. During Jesus' ministry, Herod Antipas heard about Jesus' miracles and teachings and was perplexed, thinking that John the Baptist had risen from the dead (Mat.14.1-2; Mrk.6.14-16; Luk.9.7-9). Later, during Jesus' trial, Pontius Pilate sent Jesus to Herod Antipas, who was in Jerusalem at the time (Luk.23.7-12). Herod Antipas questioned Jesus, hoping to see a miracle, but Jesus remained silent. Herod and his soldiers mocked Jesus, dressed him in an elegant robe, and sent him back to Pilate. This encounter between Herod Antipas and Jesus is unique to the Gospel of Luke.
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In Scripture
4 biblical books ; 4 with study contentMatthew 3 verses
- Matthew 14:1
"At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus,"
Study Matthew → - Matthew 14:3
"For Herod had arrested John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife."
Study Matthew → - Matthew 14:6
"But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod."
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Mark 5 verses
- Mark 6:14
"King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, “John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”"
Study Mark → - Mark 6:16
"But Herod, when he heard this, said, “This is John, whom I beheaded. He has risen from the dead.”"
Study Mark → - Mark 6:17
"For Herod himself had sent out and arrested John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, for he had married her."
Study Mark → - Mark 6:18
"For John said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”"
Study Mark → - Mark 6:20
"for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he did many things, and he heard him gladly."
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Luke 5 verses
- Luke 3:1
"Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,"
Study Luke → - Luke 3:19
"but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done,"
Study Luke → - Luke 8:3
"and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others; who served them from their possessions."
Study Luke → - Luke 9:7
"Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,"
Study Luke → - Luke 9:9
"Herod said, “I beheaded John, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” He sought to see him."
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Acts 2 verses
- Acts 4:27
"“For truly, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together against your holy servant, Jesus, whom you anointed,"
Study Acts → - Acts 13:1
"Now in the assembly that was at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἡρώδης | G2264H |