Herod the King died when Jesus was a boy so he didn't hear about his works. But, he heard of the prophesies so he tried to kill Jesus.
King Herod
Caesar Augustus was the emperor at the time, but Herod was king.
Before we can answer the question we must first determine where Jesus' parents took him. Matthew: They fled with him into Egypt (2: 13, 15). Luke: They remained with him in Palestine (2: 22-52). "All attempts to reconcile these two contradictory statements, seem only elaborate efforts of art." -- Dr. Schleiermacher.
AnswerProbably the murderous King Herod who said to the wise men in Matthew 2:8 "....and when ye have found him (that is, Jesus) bring me word again, that I may come and worship him." Herod of course had no worshipful intention but rather wanted to find out where Jesus was so he could kill him.
Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt with Jesus, so Africa.
Jesus referred to Herod as 'that fox'.
Yes there was a pupet king when Jesus was born his name was Herod.
Pilate learned that Jesus was a Galilean and was under Herod's jurisdiction. So Pilate sent Jesus to Herod, who had heard about Jesus and had wanted to see Him.
Jesus was likely around two years old when Herod died.
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.
King Herod's sons were named Herod Antipas, Herod Archelaus, Herod Philip, Herod Agrippa I, and Herod Agrippa II.
King Herod lived in Judea at the time of Jesus' birth.
It was important herod keeps ruling when jesus came because at that time,jesus was still a baby and was tender.
Herod Antipas son of Herod the Great
In the bible the king who was ruling Bethleham was king Herod.
he was dead