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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."
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What were the days of Herod the Great?
Herod became tetrarch in 41 BCE, but lost Palestine to the Parthians in 40 BCE. In 38 BCE, the Romans made him king of Idumea and Samaria, which were back under Roman control. In 37 BCE, Herod conquered Jerusalem and became king of Judea. He died in 4 BCE.
To whom did Roman authorities give Palestine after the death of Herod the Great?
The Romans made Herod's son Herod Archelaus ethnarch of Judea, Samaria, and Idumea (biblical Edom) from 4 BCE to 6 CE, referred to as the tetrarchy of Judea. Archelaus was judged incompetent by the Roman emperor Augustus who then combined Samaria, Judea proper and Idumea into Iudaea province under rule of a prefect until 41 CE. Herod's other son Herod Antipas was tetrarch of Galilee from 4 BCE - 39 CE.
What was King Herod's final command concerning John the Baptist?
King Herod was dead by the time John the Baptist was an adult. His son, the princeling (Tetrarch) Herod Antipas divorced his wife and married his dead brother's wife. John denounced this for some reason (taking a dead brother's widow to wife was standard procedure and an obligation in Jewish law) and Herod, tired of harrassment, and more importantly fearful of the civil unrest being stirred up, had John executed.
Why was Jesus brought to Herod Antipas the tetrarch of Galilee when he has no Jurisdiction in the province of Judaea where Jesus' trial was held?
This can have no definitive answer, although it is a good and intriguing question. What is indicated in the Biblical record of events is that Herod had for long time wanted to see Jesus so that Herod might see a miracle performed. Also, when Jesus first came into prominence Herod remarked that it was John the Baptist returned from the dead - possibly he felt some kind of guilt for what he had done, and so wanted to see Jesus for himself and so satisfy himself it was not John. In any case, it was certainly a concession Pilate made in letting Jesus go to Herod, since he certainly had no power or authority over the matter. Perhaps Pilate hoped Herod could settle the matter - although even this would be unlikely. It seems likely Pilate knew of Herod's strong desire to see Jesus, since it is recorded that they became friends from this day, when they had been enemies before. So it seems this was a favor that Herod appreciated, even if he was able to offer no substantial help. Archaeology has also confirmed the practice of transferring a prisoner to the 'relevant jurisdiction', although, as Jesus traveled around He would have done 'crimes' according to the Jews, in a number of jurisdictions.
Who was the king of the Jews under the Romans?
In 41 BCE, Herod was made tetrarch over the Roman territories in Palestine, but he lost Palestine to the Parthians about a year later. In 38 BCE Rome made Herod king of the Idumaeans and Samaritans. He recaptured Jerusalem in 37 BCE, thus becoming king of the Jews. In 30 BCE, he was also given control of Samaria, Jericho and the coast. So Herod the Great had become king of a huge territory that included both Jews and Gentiles, with a range of ethnic groups.After Herod's death in 4 BCE, Rome split the kingdom among his three sons, with Archelaus getting Judea, Samaria and Idumaea. King Archelaus was a particularly unpopular king and, in 6 BCE, Rome deposed him and made Judea a province under a Roman governor.
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Should Herod have kept the oath he made to his daughter?
According to the Gospels, Herod Antipas had John the Baptist beheaded at the capricious request of his daughter, during the time of Jesus in Galilee.However, the Jewish historian Josephus said that Herod Antipas had the Baptist killed in quite different circumstances, because he disapproved of Antipas' marriage to his own brother's wife, who divorced her husband in order to marry Herod Antipas. 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."So, according to Josephus, Herod Antipas made no oath or promise to his daughter, who was not actually involved in the execution of John the Baptist.
What years did King Herod reign?
Strictly speaking, Herod never ruled Israel, as that kingdom ceased to exist in 722 BCE, centuries before his time. Rome made Herod tetrarch of Palestine in 41 BCE, but he lost his teritory to the Parthians in 40 BCE. In 38 BCE, he became king of Idumea and Samaria, but not Judea or Galilee. In 37 BCE, he recaptured Jerusalem, thereby including Judea in his kingdom. The Romans transferred some territories out of his control, then back again, until by 30 BCE his territorial boundaries were stabilised. King Herod died in April 4 BCE. He had been a king since 38 BCE, a reign of about 34 years. He had ruled Jerusalem and Judea since 37 BCE.
Why was Herod reluctant to kill John the Baptist?
A:Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee and son of King Herod the Great, was afraid that the Jews would rise up in insurrection because of John the Baptist's public criticism of Herod's marriage to Herodias. Herodias was the former wife of Antipas' own brother and John the Baptist began to criticise this as immoral. The wedding took place in 34 CE. John was executed in 35 or 36 CE on the orders of Herod Antipas, out of fear that he was stirring the Jews up for 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."
Who are the sons of king Herod?
Herod (Herod the Great, Herod I) has three sons whom inherited his kingdom as decided by the Romans after his death. His son's name are: Herod Archelaus (Judea), Herod Antipas (Galilee, Peraea), and Philip the Tetrarch (Jordan).
What did herod as a king?
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