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What was Herod solution to the problem of a challenger to his throne?
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King Herod was a ruthless tyrant and would have destroyed anyone who appeared at all likely to challenge his position on the throne. He had two of his own sons, Alexandros and Aristobulos, strangled on suspicion of treason.
According to Matthew's Gospel, King Herod feared that Jesus would become a challenger to his throne, because the visiting magi called Jesus the king of the Jews. In this story, Herod had all the boys under two years old,in the region of Bethlehem, killed. Most New Testament scholars consider this nativity account to be Christian midrash. Robert M. Price (The Christ Myth Theory and Its Problems) says Matthew seems to have borrowed from Josephus' version of the nativity of Moses.
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What was Herod's solution to the problem of a challenger to his throne?
King Herod was a ruthless tyrant and would have destroyed anyone who appeared at all likely to challenge his position on the throne. He had two of his own sons, Alexandros and Aristobulos, strangled on suspicion of treason.According to Matthew's Gospel, King Herod feared that Jesus would become a challenger to his throne, because the visiting magi called Jesus the king of the Jews. In this story, Herod had all the boys under two years old,in the region of Bethlehem, killed. Most New Testament scholars consider this nativity account to be Christian midrash. Robert M. Price (The Christ Myth Theory and Its Problems) says Matthew seems to have borrowed from Josephus' version of the nativity of Moses.
Why did king herod kill the first born male in Bethlehem?
herod did it so that no one could overthrow him in his throne
Why did King Herod go crazy when Jesus was born?
King Herod went crazy,because he was afraid Jesus would take his throne.
Was Herod the emperor of Rome when Jesus burn?
Okay. First of all Jesus never was burned. Second, Herod was ever an emperor of Rome. Herod was a Jewish king, established on his throne by Marc Antony and Octavian.
Was herod was dead when jesus was born?
Herod the Great was king when Jesus was born.
Who was emperor when Jesus was born?
When Jesus was born there wasn't an emperor, there was a king, and his name was Herod. He hated Jesus because he thought Jesus had come to steal his throne.
How old was Christ when King Herod died?
It is generally thought that king Herod died from a very painful kidney infection called Fournier Gangrene with perhaps complications from the skin disease, scabies. These theories are based upon the descriptions of the ancient writer, Josephus.
Which Herod was involved in John the Baptist death?
The King involved was Herod Antipas (born before 20 BC) who was named to the throne of Galilee upon the death of his father, Herod the Great, in 4 BC. References to John the Baptist's death is found in the Bible in Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:14-29, and Luke 9:7-9.
What are the names of king herod's sons?
King Herod's sons were named Herod Antipas, Herod Archelaus, Herod Philip, Herod Agrippa I, and Herod Agrippa II.
How did Herod become king?
Antipater, an Idumea leader and father of Herod the Great, was appointed by the Romans as procurator of Judea in 47 BCE, with Hyrcanus II remaining as ethnarch. In 41 BCE, Mark Antony recognised Herod as the tetrarch. In 40 BCE, the Parthians captured Palestine, installing Antigonus on the Judean throne and forcing Herod to flee.In 38 BCE, Rome defeated the Parthian armies but was unable to recover Jerusalem for the time being and (probably as compensation) recognised Herod as king of the Idumaeans and Samaritans. Roman legions under Herod's command captured Judea, except Jerusalem.Finally, in 37 BCE, Herod resumed the siege of Jerusalem and captured the city. In 30 BCE, Augustus gave Herod control of the coast.
What is the problem of stormbreaker?
M16 wants to find out whether Herod Sayle wants to do something with the opening of the Stormbreakers.
What is the name of the man who said he would kill Jesus in the nativity story?
Herod was the king who ordered all baby boys killed, hoping to get rid of the One he thought was threatening his throne.
