This Herod was Herod Antipas, younger son of Herod the Great. Not a king, he was Tetrarch of Gallilee following his father's death.
The daughter of Herodias danced in his court on the occasion of his birthday. Although she is not named, she is usually assumed to have been Salome. As a reward for her dancing, Herod promised her whatever she wished. Prompted by her mother, she asked for the head of John the Baptist. Reluctantly, Herod complied in order to save face in the presence of his court.
Matthew 14:6 But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
Mark 6:22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.
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he never danced becauase he thought he was to much like a king
There were four Herods
No one knows exactly when king Herod was born. In some historic documentation, it says Herod was born about 73, and died about 4 BC. But, this would have to be totally wrong, since Herod was king when Jesus Christ was born, and also had ordered that thousands of male infants be murdered in order to destroy the Christ Child.
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It is possible that the pilgrims danced on Thanksgiving, but it is not known for sure.
It was Chuza, the steward in Herods court.
No, Jesus was not King Herod's son. Jesus' mother was Mary, who was not related to Herod. Jesus was born in Bethlehem to Mary and Joseph, and Herod the Great was the ruler of Judea at the time of Jesus' birth.
It was not Herods niece who danced but Herods own daughter Salome. She and her mother asked for Johns head on a platter as John told Herod it was wrong to marry your brothers wife.
Salome demanded John the Baptist's head as a reward for her dancing to please her stepfather King Herod, who had promised to grant her any request. Her mother Herodias, who held a grudge against John the Baptist for criticizing her marriage to Herod, influenced her daughter's request.
There are actually several King Herods. There were all part of a lineage that were part Jewish and part Roman. King Herod the Great was the most famous.
he danced, but he danced so well that he was crowned king, everyone hated him though, because he was an ugly bum. my answer is true.
he never danced becauase he thought he was to much like a king
Herod's new wife that was his sister in law, Herodias' daughter (traditionally named Salome) danced before the king and his guests.
'I Could Have Danced All Night' is from My Fair Lady.
ballet originated in France, in the court of King Louis 14. This form of ballet was not wat we know today. It was mostly jsut little steps. But, to answer your question, ballet was danced for entertainment, and also because some people just love to dance. i am one of those people.
There were four Herods
First wife Doris who he divorced. Second wife Mariamne, a Hasmonaean princess he married for political advantage.