Introduction:
The Herodian dynasty plays a significant role in the New Testament narrative, with several members of the Herod family mentioned throughout the Gospels and Acts. The Herods were a ruling family in Judea during the time of Jesus Christ and the early church, known for their political influence, architectural achievements, and often tyrannical rule. The Herods were Idumeans by descent, and their reign was marked by a complex relationship with the Roman Empire and the Jewish people.

Herod the Great:
Herod the Great is perhaps the most well-known member of the Herodian dynasty. He was appointed King of Judea by the Roman Senate in 37 BC and ruled until his death in 4 BC. Herod is infamous for his role in the Massacre of the Innocents, as recorded in Matthew 2:16-18, where he ordered the killing of all male infants in Bethlehem in an attempt to eliminate the newborn "King of the Jews," Jesus Christ. Herod's reign was also marked by significant architectural projects, including the expansion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, known as Herod's Temple.

Herod Archelaus:
Herod Archelaus was the son of Herod the Great and ruled over Judea, Samaria, and Idumea from 4 BC to AD 6. His rule was characterized by tyranny and incompetence, leading to his eventual removal by the Roman authorities. In Matthew 2:22, Joseph, Mary, and Jesus avoid returning to Judea after their flight to Egypt because Archelaus was reigning there.

Herod Antipas:
Herod Antipas, another son of Herod the Great, ruled as tetrarch of Galilee and Perea from 4 BC to AD 39. He is most noted for his role in the execution of John the Baptist, as described in Mark 6:14-29. Herod Antipas also appears in the trial of Jesus, where he questions Jesus but ultimately sends Him back to Pontius Pilate (Luke 23:7-12).

Herod Agrippa I:
Herod Agrippa I, the grandson of Herod the Great, ruled as king over Judea from AD 41 to 44. He is mentioned in Acts 12, where he persecutes the early church, executing James the brother of John and imprisoning Peter. Agrippa's death is recorded in Acts 12:23, where he is struck down by an angel of the Lord for not giving glory to God.

Herod Agrippa II:
Herod Agrippa II, the son of Herod Agrippa I, is the last of the Herodian rulers mentioned in the New Testament. He appears in Acts 25-26, where the Apostle Paul presents his defense before Agrippa and his sister Bernice. Agrippa II expresses skepticism but is intrigued by Paul's testimony, famously stating, "In such a short time, are you persuading me to become a Christian?" (Acts 26:28).

Herodias:
Herodias was the wife of Herod Antipas and is known for her role in the beheading of John the Baptist. Herodias had been married to Herod's brother Philip, but she left him to marry Antipas, which John the Baptist publicly condemned (Mark 6:17-19). Herodias's daughter, traditionally named Salome, danced for Herod Antipas and, at her mother's behest, requested the head of John the Baptist as a reward (Mark 6:22-25).

Conclusion:
The Herodian dynasty's interactions with key figures in the New Testament highlight the political and social tensions of the time. Their rule is characterized by a blend of political ambition, architectural grandeur, and moral corruption, providing a backdrop to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church.TEMPLE, HEROD'S

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108. Azotos -- Azotus (ie Ashdod), a Philistine city
... zo-tos) Short Definition: Azotus, Ashdod Definition: Azotus, Ashdod, a coast town
of Palestine belonging to the ancient Philistia, and part of Herod's kingdom. ...
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2264. Herodes -- perhaps "son of a hero," Herod, the name of ...
... perhaps "son of a hero," Herod, the name of several kings of the Jews. Part of Speech:
Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Herodes Phonetic Spelling: (hay-ro'-dace ...
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2489. Ioanna -- Joanan, an Israelite
... Transliteration: Ioanna Phonetic Spelling: (ee-o-an'-nah) Short Definition: Joanna
Definition: (Hebrew), Joanna, Johanna, wife of Chuza, Herod's steward. ...
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A Law of Herod's About, Thieves. Salome and Pheroras
... From The Finishing Of The Temple By Herod To The Death Of Alexander And Aristobulus.
CHAPTER 1. A Law Of Herod's About, Thieves. Salome And Pheroras. ...
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King Herod's Enrollment
... CHAPTER 9 KING HEROD'S ENROLLMENT. THE first ... time later. Herod occupied
a delicate and difficult position on the throne of Judea. ...
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The Death of Joseph [Herod's Brother] which had Been Signified to ...
... CHAPTER 17. The Death Of Joseph [Herod's Brother] Which Had Been Signified To Herod
In Dreams. How Herod Was Preserved Twice After A Wonderful Manner. ...
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How, Upon Herod's Going Down into David's Sepulcher, the Sedition ...
... BOOK XVI. Containing The Interval Of Twelve Years. From The Finishing Of The
Temple By Herod To The Death Of Alexander And Aristobulus. ...
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Concerning Herod's Death, and Testament, and Burial.
... From The Death Of Alexander And Aristobulus To The Banishment Of Archelaus. CHAPTER
8. Concerning Herod's Death, And Testament, And Burial. ...
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Herod's Veteran Soldiers Become Tumultuous. The Robberies of Judas ...
... CHAPTER 4. Herod's Veteran Soldiers Become Tumultuous. The Robberies Of Judas.
Simon And Athronoeus Take The Name Of King Upon Them. ...
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How Eurycles Falsely Accused Herod's Sons; and How their Father ...
... BOOK XVI. Containing The Interval Of Twelve Years. From The Finishing Of The Temple
By Herod To The Death Of Alexander And Aristobulus. CHAPTER 10. ...
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Second Withdrawal from Herod's Territory.
... at Bethany. (Time: One Year Less One Week.) LXVI. Second Withdrawal from
Herod's Territory. ^A Matthew 15:21; ^B Mark 7:24. ^b 24 ...
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First Withdrawal from Herod's Territory and Return.
... Part Fifth. From Second Passover Until Third.(Time: One Year.) LXIII. First
Withdrawal from Herod's Territory and Return. (Spring, ad29.) ...
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Another Avoiding of Herod's Territory.
... (Time: One Year Less One Week.) LXVIII. Another Avoiding of Herod's Territory.
^A Matthew 15:29; ^B Mark 7:31. ^b 31 And ^a Jesus ^b again went out. ...
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Herod's (10 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia TEMPLE, HEROD'S. see TEMPLE. Multi-Version
Concordance Herod's (10 Occurrences). Matthew 2:15 ...
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Birthday (4 Occurrences)
... among the Jews. On the occasion of Herod's birth-day John the Baptist was
beheaded (Matthew 14:6). Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n ...
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Praetorium (8 Occurrences)
... 15:16 John 18:28, 33; John 19:9 (in all margins "palace," and in the last three
the King James Version "judgment hall"); Acts 23:35, (Herod's) "palace," margin ...
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Solomon's (56 Occurrences)
... It is not mentioned in connection with the first temple, but Josephus mentions a
porch, so called, in Herod's temple (qv). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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Portico (37 Occurrences)
... por'-ti-ko, (he stoa he kaloumene Solomontos): This important element of Herod's
temple, preserving in its name a traditional connection with Solomon, is ...
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Porch (37 Occurrences)
... por'-ti-ko, (he stoa he kaloumene Solomontos): This important element of Herod's
temple, preserving in its name a traditional connection with Solomon, is ...
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Beautiful (152 Occurrences)
... bu'-ti-fool (he horaia pule tou hierou): This gate of Herod's temple is mentioned
in the narrative of the healing of the lame man by Peter and John in Acts 3:2 ...
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Chronology
... I. CHRONOLOGY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS 1. Birth of Jesus (1) Death of Herod (2) Census
of Quirinius (3) Star of the Magi (4) Course of Abijah (5) Day and Month (6 ...
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Steward (23 Occurrences)
... Every household of distinction seems to have had a steward in charge, Herod's steward
was named Chuzas, and his wife, Joanna, followed and ministered to Jesus ...
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Treasury (25 Occurrences)
... 4. Herod's Temple in the New Testament: In Herod's temple the name "treasury" was
specially given to the "court of the women" (see TEMPLE, HEROD'S), where were ...
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