The story in Acts is more likely to have been intended to leave readers awe-struck by the terrible image of what could happen to those who challenged the Christian Church. It should not be read literally.
The king in the New Testament who was eaten by worms was King Herod Agrippa I. According to the Book of Acts, Herod Agrippa I was struck down by an angel of the Lord because he did not give glory to God when the people hailed him as a god.
Herod the Great, king of Judea, died of an illness in 4 BCE. His death is described in various historical accounts, including those by Josephus and the Gospel of Matthew.
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Acts 12:21-23 - So on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne and gave an oration to them. And the people kept shouting, "The voice of a god and not of a man!" Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died. [NKJV]This Herod is Agrippa I, the grandson of Herod the Great (who ordered the death of the male children following Christ's birth) and son of Herod Antipas (who was responsible for the slaying of John the Baptist).
According to the New Testament, King Herod in the time of Jesus was struck down by an angel of the Lord and consumed by worms because he did not give glory to God. This event is described in Acts 12:21-23. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of pride and lack of humility in the face of divine power.
Herod kills James the brother of John and imprisons Peter "because he saw it pleased the Jews." 12:1-3 The "angel of the Lord" killed Herod by having him "eaten of worms" because "he gave not God the glory." 12:23 Ezekiel (26:14, 21; 27:36) prophesied that Tyre would be completely destroyed by Nebuchadrezzar, never to be built again. Yet it wasn't destroyed, as is evident from this verse. 12:20
A tree leaf becomes humus after it decomposes completely as a result of being consumed ad excreted by insects, worms, bacteria.
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.
Yes,there are, especially earthworms (class Ologocheata), which are consumed by numerous types of birds and mammals including species as largeas red foxes, raccoons, possums,European badgers, bears,etc.
Meal-worms are actually beetle grubs - NOT worms.
round worms are round and flat worms are flat!
silk worms are tiny worms hanging from silk on a tree