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Herod ordered the slaughter of all babies under two years, when he realized that the wise men had cheated him after finding the place where Jesus was born.
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What was herod the great responsible for in Jesus' life?
In an attempt to kill the infant Jesus, Herod the Great, king of Judea, sent envoys to massacre all baby boys in Bethlehem. History records numerous events that took place "in the days of Herod the king," events that throw light on the context of Jesus' life and ministry. (Matthew 2:1-16)
Which Herod ruled Galilee at the time of Jesus' adulthood?
Herod Antipas ruled Galilee during Jesus' adult life. He was the son of Herod the Great and is mentioned in the New Testament as the ruler responsible for the execution of John the Baptist.
What was the name of the king who sought to take the life of the baby jesus?
The king who sought to take the life of the baby Jesus was King Herod the Great.
Who was king when Jesus was sentenced to die on the cross?
King Herod the Great .
Where can one find the story of Herod the Great's life?
There are many places online that have the story of Herod the Great's life. One of the most trusted sites with this information is the Wikipedia page on Herod the Great.
Who else was involved in significant events in John the Baptist's life?
Zacharias and Elizabeth were his parents. Jesus was his second cousin and the one whom John preached was the Messiah and whom he baptized. Herod, Herodias, and her daughter were responsible for his death. Some of Jesus' disciples were likely John's disciples earlier.
What is the relationship between Pilate and Herod?
Pilate and Herod were both Roman-appointed rulers in ancient Judea. They were known to have had a strained relationship, as Herod held authority over Galilee while Pilate was the prefect of Judea. Despite their differences, they came together during the trial of Jesus, as described in the New Testament.
Where was Jesus at during His lifetime?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem. His parents took him to Egypt for a couple years because of Herod. Then they went to Palestine (now Israel) where he spent his life.
Did Jesus have a good life?
I think Jesus had a great, short life of healing and doing miracle's.
What king reign when Jesus was crucified?
It was Augustus from 27 B.C. to 14 A.D. and then after him was Tiberius from 14 A.D. to 37 A.D. and Jesus was crucified in 36 A.D. so there you go :D
Who ruled Israel while Jesus was alive?
Augustus Caesar was the ruler of the Roman Empire at the time of the birth of Jesus. Tiberias was emperor throughout the time of his ministry. Herod the Great was the ruler of Judea, Samaria, Galilee, Perea and Idumea. After the death of Herod in 4 BC, his kingdom was divided and his heirs became tetrarchs (or ruler of a quarter). Salome I, (not the Salome who asked for the head of John the Baptist)), was Herod's sister and ruled the cities of Jabneh, Azotas, Phaesalis) Herod Archelaus ruled Judea, Samaria and Idumea until he was dismissed in 6 CE by Augustus Caesar. This region then came under the rule of Quirinius the governor of Syria and prefects were appointed by the emperor to rule the new province named Iudea (basically a Roman spelling for Judea). Quirinius was governor from 6 AD to 12 AD. Coponius ruled from 6 AD to 9 AD. Pontius Pilate ruled from 26 AD to 36 AD. Herod Antipas ruled as tetrarch of Galilee and Perea from 4 BC until he was dismissed by Caligula in 39 AD. Philip the Tetrarch inherited the northeastern portion of his father's kingdom: Gaulanitus and rebuilt Caesaria Philippi (named after himself). The only other significant territory was the Decapolis which was a group of ten cities that were essentially Roman colonies and self-ruling.
Which religion was Jesus born into?
Jesus was raised Jewish.
