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Who stop the killing of twins?

The practice of killing twins was stopped in many places by missionaries and colonial administrators who intervened to protect the twins and promote human rights. Additionally, awareness campaigns and education on the rights of twins have helped to eradicate this harmful practice in many societies.


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.


Jacob twin brother?

Jacob does not have a twin brother in the Bible. The closest figure to Jacob with a brother is Esau, who is his twin brother according to Genesis 25:24.


When did Herod kill the babies?

A:There is no historical evidence that King Herod ever killed any infants. Even the Jewish historian, Josephus does not mention such an episode, although he documents everything he could record to the detriment of Herod. Scholars believe the nativity account in Matthew's Gospel, where this story is told, is only a literary invention with no historical basis. They point out that the author of Matthewhad drawn several parallels between Moses and Jesus, so the story of King Herod killing all the babies under two years old parallels the Old Testament story of the Pharaoh killing all the babies under two years old.


Who was Thomas' twin?

The name of the twin brother is not mentioned in the bible.