Bonus Post People named Herod in the Bible
The Herodian dynasty had 4 people named Herod in the Bible Here is a quick listing. All were Roman client Kings of all or part of Palestine.
Herod the Great or Herod the Builder
Rebuilt the Jerusalem Temple
Attempted to have Jesus killed as a baby by slaughtering all male infants in Nazareth. Matthew 2:19
Herod Antipas or Herod the Tetarch
Son of Herod the Great
Ruled part of his Father’s Kingdom.
Executed John the Baptist Matthew 14:10-11, Mark 6:27-28, Luke 9:9
Pilate sent Jesus to Him before executing Jesus Luke 23:11-12
Herod Agrippa I
Nephew of Herod Antipas
Ruled a combined Kingdom
Executed James Acts 12:2
Imprisoned Peter Acts 12:4-6
Herod Agrippa II
Son of Herod Agrippa I
Last King of Herodian Dynasty
Listened to Paul’s defense with Festus Acts 25