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Definition of Herod in English: Herodproper nounˈhɛrədˈhɛrəd 1The name of four rulers of ancient Palestine. - 1.1 Herod the Great (c.74–4 BC), ruled 37–4 BC. According to the New Testament, Jesus was born during his reign, and he ordered the massacre of the innocents (Matt. 2:16).
- 1.2 Herod Antipas (22 BC–c.40 AD), son of Herod the Great, tetrarch of Galilee and Peraea 4 BC–AD 40. He married Herodias (his brother's wife) and was responsible for the beheading of John the Baptist. According to the New Testament (Luke 23:7), Pilate sent Jesus to be questioned by him before the Crucifixion.
- 1.3 Herod Agrippa I (10 BC–AD 44), grandson of Herod the Great, king of Judaea AD 41–4. He imprisoned St Peter and put St James the Great to death.
- 1.4 Herod Agrippa II (AD 27–c.93), son of Herod Agrippa I, king of various territories in northern Palestine 50–c.93. He presided over the trial of St Paul (Acts 25:13 ff.).
Definition of Herod in US English: Herodproper nounˈhɛrədˈherəd 1The name of four rulers of ancient Palestine. - 1.1 Herod the Great (c.74–4 BC), ruled 37–4 BC. According to the New Testament, Jesus was born during his reign, and he ordered the massacre of the innocents (Matt. 2:16).
- 1.2 Herod Antipas (22 BC–c.AD40), son of Herod the Great, tetrarch of Galilee and Peraea 4 BC–AD 40. He married Herodias and was responsible for the beheading of John the Baptist. According to the New Testament (Luke 23:7), Pilate sent Jesus to be questioned by him before the Crucifixion.
- 1.3 Herod Agrippa I (10 BC–AD 44), grandson of Herod the Great; king of Judaea AD 41–44. He imprisoned St. Peter and put St. James the Great to death.
- 1.4 Herod Agrippa II (AD 27–c.93), son of Herod Agrippa I; king of various territories in northern Palestine 50–c.93. He presided over the trial of St. Paul (Acts 25:13 ff.).
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