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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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Who said he would exalt his throne above God's throne?

Satan, also known as Lucifer:Isaiah 14:12-1512How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:14I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.15Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.


Does God judge sins of the saved at the Great White Throne of judgment?

No, the Great White Throne judgment is for unbelievers who have rejected God. Believers are judged differently at the Judgment Seat of Christ, where they receive rewards for their faithfulness in serving God.


How does Absalom flaunt his brief overthrow of Davids throne?

Absalom flaunted his brief overthrow of David's throne by riding through the streets in a chariot with fifty men running ahead of him, publicly displaying his power and authority. He also positioned himself at the entrance to the city gate to greet people, enhancing his image as a prominent leader. Additionally, he used his good looks and charisma to win the support of the people and gain popularity among them.


Who battled Seth and took his throne?

Horus battled Seth in Egyptian mythology and eventually defeated him to take the throne as the rightful ruler. This battle symbolizes the eternal struggle between order (Horus) and chaos (Seth) in Egyptian beliefs.


Who was Athaliah?

Athaliah was the daughter of the wicked Baal worshiping wife of King Ahab of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, Jezebel. Through marriage to Jehoram King of Judah who himself 'walked in the ways of the Kings of Israel' she came to high position. When Ahaziah, who was also wicked, died after only one year on the throne, Athaliah plotted to take the throne and had all the royal descendants killed except Joash who had been taken away from the slaughter. Athaliah thus ruled in Judah from 841-835 BC having usurped the throne. When Joash was old enough he was put onto the throne and Athaliah removed.

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What was Herod 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.


What was the problem in 1066 when Edward died?

He had promised three people the throne


What is the problem of a king not leaving in heir?

The problem is that the line of succession is left in doubt and that leaves the throne open to take over by other parties. Often the family that is left is in danger from the people who want the throne.


Why your warcraft 3 frozen throne is has very fast mouse scroll how do you fix that problem?

see options during the game


What eastern Roman Emperor assumed the throne in 527?

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Homophone for thrown?

A homophone for thrown is throne. as in kings' throne


What eastern roman emporer assumed the throne in 527 CE?

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What eastern roman emperor assumed the throne in 527 C.E?

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Who is the Greek god who does not have a throne on Olympus?

Hades does not have a throne in Olympus. His throne was in the underworld.


What is the sanskrit word for throne?

throne = simhAsanam


Who took throne after the Turks?

This question is meaningless. What is the "throne"? Where did this "throne"-taking occur?


Do you say assumption to the throne or on the throne?

I always said "assumption to the throne" but just to confirm that, I checked with Google. There were about 46,000 pages that said "assumption to the throne" and only 3 that said "assumption on the throne".