Upon Herod's death in 4 BCE, the Romans divided his kingdom among three of his sons and his sister: his son Herod Antipas received the tetrarchy of Galilee and Peraea.

Dec 4, 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 …

Aug 25, 2025 · Most Christians know of King Herod only because of Matthew 2 and its account of the slaughter of the innocents in Bethlehem, all male children two years and under. Yet, there …

Sep 12, 2016 · Herod I, or Herod the Great (circa 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 …

Nov 13, 2025 · Explore the life and legacy of Herod the Great—Rome’s “King of the Jews”—a master builder, shrewd politician, and ruthless ruler whose power shaped Judea and history itself.

Mar 31, 2025 · King Herod, often referred to as Herod the Great, occupies a notorious place in biblical history, particularly concerning the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ.

In the middle of this chaos was Herod the Great, who rose to power and secured control through Roman favour, political marriages, violent suppression of rivals and large public works that …

Herod I or Herod the Great was a Roman Jewish client king of the Herodian kingdom of Judea. He is known for his colossal building projects. Among these works ar...

Herod the Great, king of Judea, was an example of a class of princes who kept their thrones by balancing the delicate relations with the Roman Empire. Herod's much-criticized relationship …

4 days ago · The name Herod does not refer to one king but to a family line of rulers installed and sustained by Rome. We first read the name Herod in the New Testament at the start of …