This account differs from that of the Jewish historian Josephus, who says that Herod Antipas had the Baptist arrested and killed in the castle of Macherus, east of the Dead Sea, because he disapproved of Antipas' marriage to his own brother's wife, who divorced her husband in order to marry Herod Antipas. The wedding took place in 34 CE and the execution of John would have been in 35 or 36 CE. 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."
John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod the king. Herod did not like it that John told him he was a sinner.
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King Herod Antipas had John the Baptist beheaded (Mat 14:1).
King Herod and his family despised John the Baptist and were responsible for his death.
She ask for the head of John the Baptist.
wants john the baptist head
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.
Salome danced for Herod. John the Baptist had criticized King Herod for marrying his sister-in-law and was in prison. Salome was told to ask for John's head on a silver platter.
No, he wasn't. It was his son who ordered the death of the John the Baptist.
Saint John the Baptist was beheaded under orders from King Herod.
John the baptist did not die in his mothers womb, he was beheaded by king Herod in his old age.
A martyr, beheaded by Herod. Matthew 14:1-10.