Herod

Herod, Herodian Family

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Herod

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Herodias

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Archelaus· Philip· Philip

• Ἡρώδης·Herod

Includes 10 verses that refer to Herod without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

1. Matthew 14:1
   At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus
2. Matthew 14:2Referred to, not named
   …and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
3. Matthew 14:3
   Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,
4. Matthew 14:4Referred to, not named
   …because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
5. Matthew 14:5Referred to, not named
   Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
6. Matthew 14:6
   On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
7. Matthew 14:7Referred to, not named
   …so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.
8. Matthew 14:8Referred to, not named
   Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
9. Mark 6:14
   Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
10. Mark 6:16
    But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!”
11. Mark 6:17
    For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married.
12. Mark 6:18
    For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”
13. Mark 6:20
    …because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
14. Mark 6:21
    On Herod’s birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.
15. Mark 6:22
    When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.”
16. Mark 8:15
    “Watch out!” He cautioned them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod.”
17. Luke 3:1
    In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,
18. Luke 3:19
    But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done,
19. Luke 3:20Referred to, not named
    Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.
20. Luke 8:3
    Joanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.
21. Luke 9:7
    When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead,
22. Luke 9:9
    “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.
23. Luke 13:31
    At that very hour, some Pharisees came to Jesus and told Him, “Leave this place and get away, because Herod wants to kill You.”
24. Luke 13:32Referred to, not named
    But Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look, I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal.’
25. Luke 23:7
    And learning that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself was in Jerusalem at that time.
26. Luke 23:8
    When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.
27. Luke 23:9Referred to, not named
    Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer.
28. Luke 23:11
    And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
29. Luke 23:12
    That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies.
30. Luke 23:15
    Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death.
31. Acts 4:27
    In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.
32. Acts 4:28Referred to, not named
    They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.
33. Acts 4:29Referred to, not named
    And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,
34. Acts 13:1
    Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.