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The paranoid king who tried to unalive baby Jesus
Also known as Herod
Extensively attested by Josephus (Antiquities 14-17, Jewish War 1), on coins, and in archaeological remains including the Herodium (excavated by Ehud Netzer 1972-2010), Masada, and Temple Mount retaining walls
Herod the Great ruled Judea from 37 to 4 BC under Roman authority. He rebuilt the Jerusalem temple on a grand scale and constructed fortresses at Masada and Herodium. He was ruthless, paranoid, and killed even his own family members to protect his throne. Matthew's Gospel records that he ordered the massacre of young children in Bethlehem after learning from the Magi that a new king had been born.
An angel warns Joseph in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus because Herod is coming for the baby — they dip immediately.
Herod Flips Out — The Massacre of the InnocentsBirth of JesusWhen Herod realizes the wise men ghosted him, he orders every baby boy in Bethlehem killed — the darkest chapter of the Christmas story.
Herod the Great Rebuilds the TempleBirth of JesusHerod launches a massive renovation of the Jerusalem Temple, transforming it into one of the most magnificent buildings in the ancient world.
Herod's Massacre and DeathBirth of JesusHerod the Great executes his own sons, orders the massacre of Bethlehem's infants, and dies of a gruesome illness in 4 BCE.
The Wise Men Follow the StarBirth of JesusMagi from the East spot a special star and travel a ridiculous distance to find the newborn King — bringing gifts that go absolutely hard.
Death of Herod the GreatMinistry of JesusThe king who tried to unalive baby Jesus finally dies himself — karma is undefeated fr fr
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