Herod the Great

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Herod the Great in the Bible

King during the birth of Jesus

The king who ruled Judea at the time of Jesus' birth in Matthew's narrative. Primary biblical coverage: Matthew 2.

AT A GLANCE

Herod the Great at a Glance

TestamentNew Testament
First AppearanceMatthew 2:1
Last AppearanceMatthew 2:19
Known ForThe king who ruled Judea at the time of Jesus' birth in Matthew's narrative.
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