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Herod

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛrəd/

Definition of Herod

the name of four rulers of ancient Palestine:
Herod the Great (circa 74-4 bc), ruled 37-4 bc. According to the New Testament, Jesus was born during his reign, and he ordered the massacre of the innocents (Matt. 2:16).
Herod Antipas (22 bc-circa 40 ad), son of Herod the Great, tetrarch of Galilee and Peraea 4 bc- ad 40. He married Herodias (his brother’s wife) and was responsible for the beheading of John the Baptist. According to the New Testament (Luke 23:7), Pilate sent Jesus to be questioned by him before the Crucifixion.
Herod Agrippa I (10 bc- ad 44), grandson of Herod the Great, king of Judaea ad 41-4. He imprisoned St Peter and put St James the Great to death.
Herod Agrippa II ( ad 27-circa 93), son of Herod Agrippa I, king of various territories in northern Palestine 50-circa 93. He presided over the trial of St Paul (Acts 25:13 ff.).

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Definition of Herod in the US English dictionary

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