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Biblical History

I’m interested in Biblical history. That is, history of biblical times (Ancient Near Eastern history in the biblical period).

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Herod the Great and Herod Antipas

Herod the Great was the father of Herod Antipas. Both are in the gospels and both “ruled,” but under Roman authority. Herod the Great unsuccessfully tried to kill the baby Jesus. Herod Antipas had a chance, on Good Friday, to sentence Jesus, but declined and sent him back to Pilot. More details below. Herod the …