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Herod Antipas

1st century AD tetrarch of Galilee and Perea

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Herod Antipas

1st century AD tetrarch of Galilee and Perea

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Herod Antipas, was a 1st-century Herodian ruler of Galilee and Perea, in the time of the Herodian Tetrarchy. He bore the title of tetrarch and is referred to as both "Herod the Tetrarch" and "King Herod" in the New Testament. He was a son of Herod the Great and a grandson of Antipater the Idumaean. Known for his role in the executions of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth, his name is often associated with tyranny and persecution.

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Occupation: politician, monarch
Position held: tetrarch
Born: 20 BC, 21 BC

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Phasaelisspouse Herodiasspouse Herod the Greatfather Malthacemother Salomesibling Olympiassibling Herod Archelaussibling Antipatersibling Herod IIsibling Philip the Tetrarchsibling Aristobulus IVsibling Alexandersibling

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Herod Antipas, was a 1st-century Herodian ruler of Galilee and Perea, in the time of the Herodian Tetrarchy. He bore the title of tetrarch and is referred to as both "Herod the Tetrarch" and "King Herod" in the New Testament. He was a son of Herod the Great and a grandson of Antipater the Idumaean. Known for his role in the executions of John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth, his name is often associated with tyranny and persecution.

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Occupation: politician, monarch
Position held: tetrarch
Born: 20 BC, 21 BC

Family

Phasaelisspouse Herodiasspouse Herod the Greatfather Malthacemother Salomesibling Olympiassibling Herod Archelaussibling Antipatersibling Herod IIsibling Philip the Tetrarchsibling Aristobulus IVsibling Alexandersibling