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Herod, a name associated with several rulers during the time of the New Testament, is often linked with acts of deception and cunning. The Herodian dynasty, known for its political savvy and often ruthless tactics, played a significant role in the historical and religious context of the early Christian era. The most notable Herods in the context of biblical deception are Herod the Great and Herod Antipas.

Herod the Great

Herod the Great, appointed King of Judea by the Roman Senate, is perhaps most infamous for his role in the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. In the Gospel of Matthew, Herod the Great is depicted as a ruler who uses deception to maintain his power. Upon hearing from the Magi about the birth of the "king of the Jews," Herod feigns interest in worshiping the newborn Messiah. He instructs the Magi, "Go and search carefully for the Child. When you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him" (Matthew 2:8). However, his true intention is to eliminate a potential rival to his throne. When the Magi, warned in a dream, do not return to Herod, he orders the massacre of all male children in Bethlehem aged two and under, an event known as the Massacre of the Innocents (Matthew 2:16).

Herod Antipas

Herod Antipas, a son of Herod the Great, is another figure associated with deception. He ruled as tetrarch of Galilee and Perea and is most notably involved in the events leading to the execution of John the Baptist. Herod Antipas, though intrigued by John's teachings, ultimately succumbs to the manipulative schemes of his wife, Herodias. Herodias harbors a grudge against John for condemning her marriage to Herod, which was unlawful according to Jewish law (Mark 6:18). During a banquet, Herodias's daughter, Salome, dances for Herod, pleasing him so much that he promises with an oath to give her whatever she asks. Coached by her mother, Salome requests the head of John the Baptist. Though distressed, Herod, bound by his oath and unwilling to lose face before his guests, orders John's execution (Mark 6:21-28).

Herod Agrippa I

Herod Agrippa I, a grandson of Herod the Great, also engages in deceptive practices. InActs 12, he seeks to gain favor with the Jewish populace by persecuting the early Christians. He arrests the apostle Peter, intending to bring him to public trial after Passover. However, Peter is miraculously freed from prison by an angel of the Lord (Acts 12:3-11). Herod's duplicity and desire for approval ultimately lead to his downfall. Later in the chapter, Herod accepts the people's acclamation of him as a god, rather than giving glory to God, and is struck down by an angel of the Lord (Acts 12:21-23).

The Herodian rulers, through their acts of deception, illustrate the broader biblical theme of the corrupting influence of power and the moral consequences of deceit. Their accounts serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of using deception to achieve personal or political ends, highlighting the ultimate sovereignty and justice of God.

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Matthew 2:8
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when you have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
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The Times of Pilate.
... he went to Rome to sue for the title of King, which his nephewHerod Agrippa had...
to do, and yet we cannot assume that he is guilty of willfuldeception, for he...

The Question at Issue
... of probabilities is in favor of his having held command in Syria beforeHerod died...
wrote the rest of the two books could be guilty of such deliberatedeception?...

Second visit to Nazareth - the Mission of the Twelve.
... Then intervened the death ofHerod, - while the carrying of Jesus into Egypt and
His non-return to... There could be no delusion, no collusion, nodeception....

"It is Finished"
... The archapostate had so clothed himself withdeception that even holy beings... before
the Sanhedrin, twice before Pilate, and once beforeHerod, mocked, scourged...

Book 4 Footnotes
... was ironical, and on design that he deceived [which sort ofdeception, by way... applied
by Josephus, as well as to that in Zorobabel's andHerod's temple, which...

The Controversy Ended.
... deprived of his power, and cut off from his work ofdeception, the prince... in the
judgment-hall of Pilate, before the cowardly and cruelHerod, mocked, insulted...

The Controversy Ended
... deprived of his power and cut off from his work ofdeception, the prince... in the judgment
hall of Pilate, before the cowardly and cruelHerod, mocked, insulted...

The Acts of the Apostles
... and severe punishment was meted out to Ananias and Sapphira for theirdeception,
4: 32... the deliverance of Peter from prison, 12: 6-10; the death ofHerod, 12: 20...

The Time of his Appearance among Men.
... But it must have occurred before the death ofHerod, which took place... 35 sq.), according
to his custom, charges Eusebius with willfuldeception and perversion...

Questions.
... 44. What was the end ofHerod Agrippa? 45.... 8. How did they misread the prophecies?
9. How had our Lord predicted their self-deception?"Matthew 24:5-11. 10....