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The Story of Herod Antipas
Herod the tetrarch. Not Herod the Great or Herod Agrippa.
Also: Herod the tetrarch, Herode (Kiswahili)
Tetrarch of Galilee who had John the Baptist beheaded and questioned Jesus.
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Introduction
Herod the tetrarch of Galilee imprisoned John the Baptist for rebuking his marriage to Herodias and had him beheaded. Luke 3:1Luke 3:19–20Mark 6:17–28
Pilate sent Jesus to him; Herod questioned Jesus, mocked him and sent him back. Luke 23:6–12
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- Tetrarch of Galilee Luke 3:1
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Has John the Baptist beheaded
At his birthday banquet Herod grants Herodias' daughter's request for John's head.
Questions Jesus
Herod hopes to see a sign, questions Jesus, who gives no answer, mocks him, and returns him to Pilate.
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Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Herod Antipas. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
Later recollection
Direct reference
- Luke 13:31–32 — Jesus calls him 'that fox'.
Family and relationships
- John the BaptistHad him beheadedMark 6:27
- JesusMocked himLuke 23:11
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