Herod I[2][a] or Herod the Great (c. 72 – c. 4 BCE) was a Roman Jewish client king of the Herodian kingdom of Judea. [3][4][5] He is known for his colossal building projects throughout Judea. Among these works are the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the expansion of its base [6][7][8] —the Western Wall being part of it.

Herod Antipas (Greek: Ἡρῴδης Ἀντίπας, Hērṓidēs Antípas; c. 20 BC – c. 39 AD) was a 1st-century ruler of Galilee and Perea. He bore the title of tetrarch ("ruler of a quarter") and is referred to as both " Herod the Tetrarch " [1] and " King Herod " [2] in the New Testament. [3] .

Feb 25, 2025 · Herod, Roman-appointed king of Judea (37-4 BCE), who built many fortresses, aqueducts, theaters, and other public buildings but who was the center of political and family intrigues in his later years. The New Testament portrays him as a tyrant, into whose kingdom Jesus of Nazareth was born.

Dec 19, 2017 · Herod “the Great” ruled as king of the Jews under Roman authority for thirty-three years, from 37–4 BC. It is this Herod who appears in the account of Jesus’ birth (Matt. 2:1–19; Luke 1:5). From the start, Herod proved to be an extraordinary political survivor.

Sep 12, 2016 · Herod I, or Herod the Great (c. 75 – 4 BCE), was the king of Judea who ruled as a client of Rome. He has gained lasting infamy as the 'slaughterer of the innocents' as recounted in the New Testament's book of Mathew.

When did King Herod the Great reign and die? Bible Answer: The New Testament refers to four different King Herods (Matthew 2:1; Luke 3:1; Acts 12:1-24; Acts 25:13-26:32). 1 This Q&A is concerned with the first Herod mentioned in Scripture.

Feb 7, 2025 · Herod Antipas (born 21 bce —died after 39 ce ) was the son of Herod I the Great who became tetrarch (ruler of a minor principality in the Roman Empire) of Galilee, in northern Palestine, and Peraea, east of the Jordan River and Dead Sea, and ruled throughout Jesus of Nazareth’s ministry.

Jan 4, 2022 · Herod the Great was an ambitious and ruthless ruler who set himself in opposition to the King of kings and Lord of lords. Throughout history and the scriptural record, we see the Herod family following in the footsteps of their father in opposing Christ.

Jun 16, 2023 · King Herod I was a Roman Jewish client king of Judea, referred to as the Herodian kingdom. He is known for his colossal building projects throughout Judea, including his renovation of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the development of the Temple Mount towards its north.

When King Herod heard this, he was alarmed, fearing a threat to his throne. Herod summoned the chief priests and scribes to consult the prophecies about the birthplace of the Messiah. They informed him that the Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:3-6). Herod then called the magi and asked them to report back to him about the child ...