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King Herod had John the baptist beheaded , as he had promised the dancer he would give her what ever she wanted, both the dancer and her mother jointly decided to have the head of John the baptist on a plate, and it was done.(Matthew 14:6-11)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoMany people in Jerusalem were killed by Herod, because he was absolutely crazy. The most notorious killing of his were of new born babies when he heard that a "king" would be born, the Messiah to the Jews, and he failed to kill Jesus because Mary successfully concealed him. (Many babies in Jerusalem and in the surrounding cities were killed). Herod actually killed his third wife and kept her body preserved.
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∙ 13y agoJohn the Baptist was beheaded by Herod Antipas. You can find the story in Matthew chapter 14 verses 3 -12. The story is also recorded in Mark 6:14-29 and Luke 9:7-9.
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Was Herod's temple in Jerusalem?
yes herod's temple is in Jerusalem
Which emperor issued a decree to kill new born babes in Jerusalem after the birth of Jesus?
You're probably thinking of Herod the Great. According to Matthew chapter 2, Herod ordered that all children of Bethlehem (not Jerusalem) age two and under be killed.
Who was James the Greater?
James was the brother of St. John the Apostle and probably a cousin of Our Lord. He was the first bishop of Jerusalem and was killed by King Herod.
How many children did King Herod have?
Phasael, who was ruler of Jerusalem while Herod ruled Galilee. Joseph, a general in Herod's army who is killed in battle. And Pheroras, who Herod banishes after much trouble. Also a sister named Salome.
Who is Cleopatra of Jerusalem?
Cleopatra of Jerusalem was one of the wives of king Herod. He sons became ruler after Herod died. Whenever she is mentioned, "of Jerusalem" is always added to her name in order to distinguish her from Cleopatra of Egypt.
Where did St. James the Less die?
St. James the Greater was arrested and killed shortly after Our Lord's resurrection by Herod with a sword. It probably occurred in or near Jerusalem.
Was king herod king in rome?
No. He was the King of Jerusalem.
Why did john turn back and return to Jerusalem?
He went back from the Jordan to reproach Herod in Jerusalem.
When did King Herod the Great conquer Jerusalem?
On the death of Herod the Great in the year of our Lord's birth, his son Herod Antipas became tetrarch of Galilee, and reigned until A.D. 39, when he was banished by the Emperor Caligula. Galilee then came under the rule of Herod Agrippa I, who died in A.D. 44.
Why did Cleopatra go to jerusalum?
Cleopatra more than likely went to Jerusalem to gloat. She was an enemy of Herod and wanted Antony to give her Herod's kingdom. Antony refused, but did give her a great deal of Herod's income especially the income from his balsam groves. On her way home from Antioch, she made a tour of all her new possessions, stopping at Jerusalem to gloat over her "victory" over Herod and also to renew her friendship with Herod's wife and mother-in-law.Cleopatra more than likely went to Jerusalem to gloat. She was an enemy of Herod and wanted Antony to give her Herod's kingdom. Antony refused, but did give her a great deal of Herod's income especially the income from his balsam groves. On her way home from Antioch, she made a tour of all her new possessions, stopping at Jerusalem to gloat over her "victory" over Herod and also to renew her friendship with Herod's wife and mother-in-law.Cleopatra more than likely went to Jerusalem to gloat. She was an enemy of Herod and wanted Antony to give her Herod's kingdom. Antony refused, but did give her a great deal of Herod's income especially the income from his balsam groves. On her way home from Antioch, she made a tour of all her new possessions, stopping at Jerusalem to gloat over her "victory" over Herod and also to renew her friendship with Herod's wife and mother-in-law.Cleopatra more than likely went to Jerusalem to gloat. She was an enemy of Herod and wanted Antony to give her Herod's kingdom. Antony refused, but did give her a great deal of Herod's income especially the income from his balsam groves. On her way home from Antioch, she made a tour of all her new possessions, stopping at Jerusalem to gloat over her "victory" over Herod and also to renew her friendship with Herod's wife and mother-in-law.Cleopatra more than likely went to Jerusalem to gloat. She was an enemy of Herod and wanted Antony to give her Herod's kingdom. Antony refused, but did give her a great deal of Herod's income especially the income from his balsam groves. On her way home from Antioch, she made a tour of all her new possessions, stopping at Jerusalem to gloat over her "victory" over Herod and also to renew her friendship with Herod's wife and mother-in-law.Cleopatra more than likely went to Jerusalem to gloat. She was an enemy of Herod and wanted Antony to give her Herod's kingdom. Antony refused, but did give her a great deal of Herod's income especially the income from his balsam groves. On her way home from Antioch, she made a tour of all her new possessions, stopping at Jerusalem to gloat over her "victory" over Herod and also to renew her friendship with Herod's wife and mother-in-law.Cleopatra more than likely went to Jerusalem to gloat. She was an enemy of Herod and wanted Antony to give her Herod's kingdom. Antony refused, but did give her a great deal of Herod's income especially the income from his balsam groves. On her way home from Antioch, she made a tour of all her new possessions, stopping at Jerusalem to gloat over her "victory" over Herod and also to renew her friendship with Herod's wife and mother-in-law.Cleopatra more than likely went to Jerusalem to gloat. She was an enemy of Herod and wanted Antony to give her Herod's kingdom. Antony refused, but did give her a great deal of Herod's income especially the income from his balsam groves. On her way home from Antioch, she made a tour of all her new possessions, stopping at Jerusalem to gloat over her "victory" over Herod and also to renew her friendship with Herod's wife and mother-in-law.Cleopatra more than likely went to Jerusalem to gloat. She was an enemy of Herod and wanted Antony to give her Herod's kingdom. Antony refused, but did give her a great deal of Herod's income especially the income from his balsam groves. On her way home from Antioch, she made a tour of all her new possessions, stopping at Jerusalem to gloat over her "victory" over Herod and also to renew her friendship with Herod's wife and mother-in-law.
Who were John the apostles brothers?
Yes John the Apostle had a brother by the name of James. He also was an Apostle but after the church in Jerusalem was established and persecution came up on the church, Herod Agrippa, a grandson of Herod the Great, had James killed (Acts 12:1-2).
Where could Mary and Joseph not go?
AnswerIn early Judaism, it was important for a new mother to go to the Temple in Jerusalem for her purification. In Matthew's Gospel, she could not go to Jerusalem, out of fear of King Herod, who wanted Jesus killed. They fled to Egypt instead.
