Herod the Great

Herod the Great was king of the Roman province of Judea from 37 to 4 BC. He was a clever governor who carried out major building projects. However, he was also violent and vengeful.
According to Matthew 2:1-22, Herod had all the new-born boys in Bethlehem murdered, for fear of the new king that was supposed to have been born there.

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Matthew 2.1 - Matthew 2.22 Luke 1.5

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