Herod Antipas

Herod Antipas is a son of Herod the Great. After the death of his father, he is given control over Galilee and Perea, from 4 BC to AD 39. Herod Antipas has John the Baptist beheaded. According to Luke’s Gospel, he is also involved in sentencing Jesus to death.

Tetrarch of Galilee and Perea

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Matthew 14.1 - Matthew 14.6 Mark 6.14 - Mark 6.22 Mark 8.15 Luke 3.1 Luke 3.19 Luke 8.3 Luke 9.7 - Luke 9.9 Luke 13.31 Luke 23.7 - Luke 23.15 Acts 13.1

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