Who was Herodias in the Bible?
The story of Herodias
in Hebrew: הרודיאס
Herodias was a biblical figure mentioned in the New Testament, and was the wife of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee. She is famously known for her role in the beheading of John the Baptist. According to the gospels, John criticized her marriage to Herod Antipas, which was considered unlawful, leading to her involvement in his execution.
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⭐Position held
Princess
👼 Date of birth
-14
Place of birth
Jerusalem
💀Date of death
39
Place of death
Lugdunum Convenarum
Age at death
53
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Did you know?
How many times Herodias was mentioned in the bible?
Herodias appears None times in the bible.
Where is the story of Herodias begins in the Bible?
Herodias first mention in the bible is in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 3. Read the full chapter
FAQ
Herodias was a biblical figure mentioned in the New Testament, and was the wife of Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee. She is famously known for her role in the beheading of John the Baptist. According to the gospels, John criticized her marriage to Herod Antipas, which was considered unlawful, leading to her involvement in his execution.
first mention in the bible is in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 3.
The mother of Herodias is Berenice (daughter of Salome).
The father of Herodias is Aristobulus IV.
Salome
Agrippa I
Herod of Chalcis
Aristobulus Minor
