Herodias

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Biography, Summary & Biblical References

⭐Position held

Princess

👨‍👦 Father

Aristobulus IV

👩‍👧 Mother

Berenice (daughter of Salome)

Siblings

Agrippa I

Herod of Chalcis

Aristobulus Minor

👪 Children

Salome

👼 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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Summary

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.

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 .

Salome

Agrippa I

Herod of Chalcis

Aristobulus Minor