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Did Herod kill the innocents?
According to Matthew's Gospel, King Herod ordered all the boys under two years old in and around Bethlehem to be killed, an event now known to theologians as the "Slaughter of the Innocents". Jesus survived because his family fled to Egypt soon after his birth.According to Luke's Gospel, Joseph and Mary took the baby Jesus to Jerusalem to be presented at the Temple, just a few weeks after his birth, and then returned home peacefully to Nazareth. If Matthew's account contains any truth, Jesus would have been in extreme danger by being taken to Jerusalem, since this is exactly what Herod would have known his parents would do. Since the young family clearly does not go to Egypt, it is clear that the author of Luke did not believe that Herod slaughtered the innocents.King Herod was extremely unpopular among the Jews, first because he was imposed on them by the Romans, secondly because he was not really a Jew, and thirdly because he worshipped the Roman gods while in Caesarea. It can be expected that the Jewish historian, Josephus would have reported any unsavoury conduct by Herod that was known to him, yet he was silent on the supposed "Slaughter of the Innocents".John Shelby Spong (Born of a Woman: A Bishop Rethinks the Birth of Jesus) says that Matthew was clearly writing Christian midrash. Matthew's story of Herod killing the innocents was intended to draw a parallel between Jesus and Moses, who also luckily escaped the slaughter of the young boys under two years old.
How many children did King Herod have?
Phasael, who was ruler of Jerusalem while Herod ruled Galilee. Joseph, a general in Herod's army who is killed in battle. And Pheroras, who Herod banishes after much trouble. Also a sister named Salome.
Brother of John slain by the sword of Herod?
Acts 12:1, 2 - Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword.[NKJV]
What chapter of the Bible is the story where Herod ordered baby boys to be killed?
(The Gospel according to) St. Matthew 2:16.
What is the name of Herod that wanted baby Jesus killed and the name of Herod that crucified him Jesus?
I am not certain of the question. The answer to the question as asked seems simple - Herod is the name of Herod. But I suspect that the writer wants to ask something else. Maybe English is his/her second language. Please restate the question or ask it in your native language.Answer:Herod the Great (37 BC to 4 BC) was the Herod at the time of Jesus' birth and toddler years when the killing of the Innocence was ordered by him.Herod Antipas who was one of three sons, assumed the throne and ruled from 4 BC to 39 AD. He is the Herod of the time of crucifixion of Jesus - 31 AD.There was also another son given this name - Herod Archelaus who was just like his father the Great and was eventually killed by the Romans in 6 AD.The third and final son was named differently - Philip.
What are the names of the Holy Innocents?
The names of the Holy Innocents are not specifically recorded in the Bible. They are known collectively as the infants who were killed by King Herod in his attempt to kill the infant Jesus as described in the Gospel of Matthew.
Who are the Holy Innocents?
The Holy Innocents are the children who were killed by King Herod in his attempt to kill the baby Jesus. They are regarded as martyrs by the Christian church for their innocence and are commemorated in the Feast of the Holy Innocents on December 28th.
How many babies did Herod kill?
According to the Bible, Herod ordered the killing of all male infants in Bethlehem, an event known as the Massacre of the Innocents. The exact number of babies killed is not specified in historical records, but it is believed to have been a relatively small number due to Bethlehem's size at the time.
What saint is celebrated on the 28th of December?
The Holy Innocents are commemorated on December 28'Th,
What is the name of the youngest saint?
The Holy Innocents(the boys 2 & under who were murdered by Herod the Great) are perhaps, the youngest Saints ever.
Is Saint Agnes the youngest saint?
No, there have been a number of saints younger than Agnes. The first were the Holy Innocents who were murdered by King Herod soon after the birth of Christ. Other young saints include St. Cyriacus who was martyred at the age of 5 or 6 and St. Maria Goretti who was murdered at the age of 11.
What saint's feast day is December 28?
December 28 is the feast of the Holy Innocents, the babies murdered by King Herod when he was searching for the Christ Child.
Who did Herod suspect of betraying him?
Herod trusted no one and even had his own son killed because he suspected a plot to overthrow him.
Was Jesus and Herod friends?
Considering, that Herod is the evil King who wanted Baby Jesus killed, it is then unlikely that they could have been friends.
Which Herod murdered Apostle James?
Herod Agrippa I had James the brother of John killed (Acts 12:1-3). This Agrippa was the son of Bernice and Aristobulus, a son of Herod the Great.
What did herod do When the three wise men did not return to tell herod where the baby messiah was?
King Herod became very angry. He ordered all males under the age of 2 to be killed.
Did Herod kill the innocents?
According to Matthew's Gospel, King Herod ordered all the boys under two years old in and around Bethlehem to be killed, an event now known to theologians as the "Slaughter of the Innocents". Jesus survived because his family fled to Egypt soon after his birth.According to Luke's Gospel, Joseph and Mary took the baby Jesus to Jerusalem to be presented at the Temple, just a few weeks after his birth, and then returned home peacefully to Nazareth. If Matthew's account contains any truth, Jesus would have been in extreme danger by being taken to Jerusalem, since this is exactly what Herod would have known his parents would do. Since the young family clearly does not go to Egypt, it is clear that the author of Luke did not believe that Herod slaughtered the innocents.King Herod was extremely unpopular among the Jews, first because he was imposed on them by the Romans, secondly because he was not really a Jew, and thirdly because he worshipped the Roman gods while in Caesarea. It can be expected that the Jewish historian, Josephus would have reported any unsavoury conduct by Herod that was known to him, yet he was silent on the supposed "Slaughter of the Innocents".John Shelby Spong (Born of a Woman: A Bishop Rethinks the Birth of Jesus) says that Matthew was clearly writing Christian midrash. Matthew's story of Herod killing the innocents was intended to draw a parallel between Jesus and Moses, who also luckily escaped the slaughter of the young boys under two years old.
