Who is king herod in the book of acts?

Answer 1

King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Feast of the Unleavened Bread. Herod sent Peter to prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring Peter out for the public trial after the Passover. During the night, an angel brought Peter out of prison.

After Herod had a thorough search made for Peter and did not find him. He cross-examined the guards and ordered that they be executed.

Then Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there. He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought an audience with him.

On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people. They shouted, "This is the voice of a god, not of a man." Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.