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Herod Antipas

American  
[an-ti-pas] / ˈæn tɪˌpæs /

noun

  1. died after a.d. 39, ruler of Galilee, a.d. 4–39: ordered the execution of John the Baptist and participated in the trial of Jesus.


Herod Antipas British  
/ ˈæntɪˌpæs /

noun

  1. died ?40 ad , tetrarch of Galilee and Peraea (4 bc –40 ad ); son of Herod the Great. At the instigation of his wife Herodias, he ordered the execution of John the Baptist

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"Here is Herod Antipas," he said, holding up his left hand and marking its first finger with the stubby forefinger of his right hand.

From The Coming of the King by Babcock, Bernie

In the foremost ranks of classic claimants may be placed the false Alexander, who claimed the Jewish crown under the pretence of being a son of Herod Antipas.

From Claimants to Royalty by Ingram, John M.

Herod Antipas, who had given the fatal order, trembled in his palace.

From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward

About the same time that Pilate was deprived of his office, Herod Antipas was also deprived of his.

From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Ross, Lady Mary

It was from my brother-in-law, Herod Antipas, who is tetrarch of Galilee.

From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Miller, Elizabeth

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