Herodias
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Definition
Herodias was the wife of Herod Antipas in Judea during the time of John the Baptist.
- Herodias was originally the wife of Herod Antipas’s brother Philip, but later she unlawfully married Herod Antipas.
- John the Baptist rebuked Herod and Herodias for their unlawful marriage. Because of this, Herod put John in prison and because of Herodias eventually was beheaded.
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(See also: Herod Antipas, John (the Baptist))
Bible References
Word Data
- Strong’s: G22660
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