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Matthew and Mark: "But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias [Salome] danced before them, and pleased Herod. Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger. And the king was sorry nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother" (Matt. xiv, 6-11; Mark vi, 21-28).
This account of the death of John is utterly at variance with that given in Josephus. This historian, assuming the passage relating to John to be genuine, says: "Herod, who feared lest the great influence John had over the people might put it into his power and inclination to raise rebellion (for they seemed to do anything he should advise), thought it best by putting him to death, to prevent any mischief he might cause, and not bring himself into difficulties, by sparing a man who might make him repent of it when it should be too late. Accordingly he was sent a prisoner, out of Herod's suspicious temper, to Macherus, the castle I before mentioned, and was there put to death" (Antiquities, B. xviii, ch. v, sec. 2). Macherus, where Josephus states that John was executed, was a place far removed from Herod's capital -- was outside of his dominions -- in Arabia Petrea.
Referring to the Evangelistic account of John's death, Dr. Hooykaas says: "This eminently dramatic story certainly cannot be accepted as it stands. It betrays too much art in its striking contrasts between the manners of the court and the person of the prophet. We have already seen that the occasion of John's imprisonment is not correctly given by the Gospels. That such a man as Herod 'delighted in hearing' John is, to say the least, an exaggeration. The ghastly scene in which the prophet's head is carried into the festive hall may not be quite impossible in such an age and at such a court, but it is hardly probable. It is easy to see that Herodias is drawn after the model of Ahab's wife, who hated and persecuted the first Elijah; and Salome is evidently copied from Esther, for she, too, visits the prince by surprise, captivates him by her beauty, obtains a promise of anything up to the half of his kingdom, and at the festive board demands the death of her enemy as the royal boon" (Bible for Learners, Vol. III, p. 272).
It was the privilege of tyrants to execute those who oppose them. Had Herod Antipas not killed John, he might well have faced open revolt by the people. From a self-interest point of view, he should therefore have executed John. From the perspective of human decency, the answer is no.
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Where was John the Baptist exiled?
John the Baptist was never exiled. The gospels and Josephus agree that he was executed by Herod Antipas, although the gospel account and the historical account differ widely as to when and where he was executed.
How zekriya John Baptist daied?
John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod the king. Herod did not like it that John told him he was a sinner.
Who kill John Baptist?
Herod son
Who buried John the Baptist?
A:Although the gospel accounts tell us that John the Baptist was beheaded in Galilee, with Herod Antipas reluctant to order his death, the first-century Jewish historian Josephus says that he was actually executed in faraway Macherus on the direct orders of Herod, who feared that John could lead an insurrection. John the Baptist would have been buried in an anonymous grave by an unknown labourer under the command of Herod's soldiers.
Who decapitated John the Baptist?
King Herod Antipas had John the Baptist beheaded (Mat 14:1).
Did John the Baptist have any enemies?
King Herod and his family despised John the Baptist and were responsible for his death.
What gift did salome ask for after she dance for herod?
She ask for the head of John the Baptist.
What did salome ask for from herod?
wants john the baptist head
What is the name of the king that had John the Baptist arrested?
A:John the baptist was executed on the orders of Herod Antipas, who was only a tetrarch in the Roman Empire, not a king. The gospels say that John had been arrested for publicly criticising the marriage of Herod Antipas to his own brother's former wife, but that Herod did not wish to harm John. The daughter of Herodias danced for Herod Antipas at a party in Galilee, after which he offered her anything she wished. Prompted by her mother, Herodias, she asked for the head of John the Baptist on a platter. This could hardly be more different to the account told by the first-century historian, Josephus.Josephus tells us that Herod Antipas had John arrested and taken to faraway Macherus and executed, for fear that he would raise a rebellion among the Jews. Although John's criticism of the marriage was a factor, Herod was chiefly concerned about the possibility of John sparking an uprising. For this reason, he had John executed as quickly as possible. We are not told whether John the Baptist was actually beheaded, or executed in some other way. The relevant text from Book 18 of Antiquities of the Jews:"Now many people came in crowds to him, for they were greatly moved by his words. Herod, who feared that the great influence John had over the masses might put them into his power and enable him to raise a rebellion (for they seemed ready to do anything he should advise), thought it best to put him to death. In this way, he might prevent any mischief John might cause, and not bring himself into difficulties by sparing a man who might make him repent of it when it would be too late. Accordingly John was sent as a prisoner, out of Herod's suspicious temper, to Macherus, the castle I already mentioned, and was put to death."
Why was John in prison when he was beheaded?
The Jewish historian, Josephus, tells us that John the Baptist was imprisoned and executed because he publicly objected to Herod Antipas marrying his brother's former wife, Herodias. The marriage took place in 34 CE and John seems to have been executed about 36 CE.
What book in the bible is it found who plotted the execution of John the Baptist?
Herod Antipas was responsible for sending John to be beheaded because of a promise Herod made to the daughter of Herodious to give her anything she wanted.Her request was for John's head,which she (Herodious) had been wanting for a while , because of John's reproving comments about her adulterous relationship with Herod.This is mentioned in both Matthew and Mark's gospels.AnswerThe gospel story is not the only story of John the Baptist's death. The first-century historian, Josphus, must have been well-disposed towards Christianity, judging by his Testimonium Flavianum - even if he knew almost nothing about the new religion. But he apparently knew quite a lot about John the Baptist. Josephus tells us that Herod Antipas alone decided that John the Baptist should be executed. He had John imprisoned and executed in far away Macherus because he disapproved of Antipas' marriage to his own brother's wife, who divorced her husband in order to marry Herod Antipas. The wedding took place in 34 CE and the execution of John would have been in 35 or 36 CE, and there was no request for John's head on a platter during a party in Galilee. In Book 18 of Antiquities of the Jews:"Now many people came in crowds to him, for they were greatly moved by his words. Herod, who feared that the great influence John had over the masses might put them into his power and enable him to raise a rebellion (for they seemed ready to do anything he should advise), thought it best to put him to death. In this way, he might prevent any mischief John might cause, and not bring himself into difficulties by sparing a man who might make him repent of it when it would be too late. Accordingly John was sent as a prisoner, out of Herod's suspicious temper, to Macherus, the castle I already mentioned, and was put to death."
Did King Herod behead the apostle John or John the Baptist?
A:In the New Testament gospels, Herod Antipas (a son of King Herod the Great) imprisoned John the Baptist because he had publicly criticised his marriage to his brother's former wife, Herodias. In this account, Antipas had not wished to harm John the Baptist but was tricked by Herodias into having him beheaded at a party in Galilee. This took place at a time near the beginning of the mission of Jesus. The historical account of the execution of John the Baptist differs in time, place and context, but there is agreement that John's execution did occur on the orders of Herod Antipas and because of John's criticism of Herod's marriage. The wedding took place in 34 CE and John was executed in 35 or 36 CE in Macherus, out of fear that he was stirring the Jews up for rebellion. We do not know whether the Baptist was executed by beheading or by other means. The relevant text from Book 18 of Antiquities of the Jews by the first-century historian, Josephus: "Now many people came in crowds to him, for they were greatly moved by his words. Herod, who feared that the great influence John had over the masses might put them into his power and enable him to raise a rebellion (for they seemed ready to do anything he should advise), thought it best to put him to death. In this way, he might prevent any mischief John might cause, and not bring himself into difficulties by sparing a man who might make him repent of it when it would be too late. Accordingly John was sent as a prisoner, out of Herod's suspicious temper, to Macherus, the castle I already mentioned, and was put to death."
