Meaning
Meaning
Herod is a Greek name whose precise meaning and derivation are uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Herod the Great received the wise men who came seeking the child born King of the Jews. Fearing the child as a rival king, he ordered the killing of children in Bethlehem and its surrounding region. Joseph took Jesus and Mary into Egypt until Herod’s death.
Key References
- Matthew 2:1-19
Related Terms
- Jesus Christ
- Bethlehem
- Wise Men
- King