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The historical account, provided by Josephus, is somewhat different. The gospel account is correct in that John the Baptist had publicly criticised Antipas' marriage to Herodias, which took place in 34 CE. But Herod himself had wanted John killed, lest he start an uprising among the people of Galilee. Herod Antipas' respect for John the Baptist was out of fear for the hold he had over the people and the damage John could do by continuing to criticise him. Herod's respect was such that wanted John dead as quickly as possible, in faraway Macherus where the execution could take place without causing a riot. In the historical account, there was no party in Galilee and no head on a platter. The relevant text from Book 18 of Antiquities of the Jews says:
"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."
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Who kill John Baptist?
Herod son
Who decapitated John the Baptist?
King Herod Antipas had John the Baptist beheaded (Mat 14:1).
Stepfather of Salome?
The stepfather of Salome was Herod Antipas, who was a ruler in the region of Galilee and Perea during the time of Jesus. Salome is most famously known for requesting the head of John the Baptist as a reward for dancing for Herod Antipas.
How do you know it was Herod Antipas that beheaded John the Baptist?
The Gospel writers all record it, as does Flavius Josephus.
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.
Did an angel take care of John the Baptist while he was in the wilderness?
A:No. If an angel had been able to take care of John the Baptist, he would have ensured that Herod Antipas did not arrest and subsequently execute him.
Who was Antipas in the King James Bible?
Herod Antipas (before 20 BC - after 39 AD) was the son of Herod the Great, and was ruler of Galilee and Perea from 4 BC to 39 AD. He is best known for his role in the deaths of Jesus and John the Baptist.
What was King Herod best known for?
Reference Herod Antipas: He is best known today for accounts in the New Testament of his role in events that led to the executions of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth.
Who spied on John the Baptist?
Julius was sent to spy on John the Baptist by King Herod Antipas. Julius instead sent 4 of his soldiers to spy on John. John had condemned Herod for marrying his brother's wife.
Who married his brother's wife in the story of John the Baptist?
We have two slightly different stories about John the Baptist, one in the New Testament gospels and another in the writings of the first century Jewish historian Josephus.Both sources agree that John was arrested for publicly criticising the marriage of Herod Antipas to his own brother's former wife, but the gospels place the arrest and execution of John at the beginning of Jesus' mission, in 29 CE. Josephus tells us that the wedding actually took place in 34 CE and resulted in Aretas, king of Nabatea, attacking Herod Antipas in 36 CE.
How long did the people mourn after the death of John the Baptist?
The Bible does not provide a specific duration for how long people mourned after the death of John the Baptist. However, it can be inferred that his death deeply impacted his followers and those who respected him as a prophet.
What made Herod the Tetrarch so angry with John?
After the death of King Herod the Great, his kingdom was divided amongst his sons. Herod Antipas became the tetrarch of Galilee. Antipas imprisoned John the Baptist because he disapproved of Antipas' marriage to his own brother's wife, who divorced her husband in order to marry Herod Antipas. According to the Gospels, Antipas reluctantly had John the Baptist beheaded at the capricious request of his daughter, during the time of Jesus in Galilee.However, we have one other source of information on John the Baptist. The Jewish historian Josephus said that Herod Antipas had the Baptist killed in quite different circumstances, because he feared a rebellion. 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."
