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Who was the wife of Herod Antipas?
The wife of Herod Antipas was Herodias, who was originally married to Herod Antipas' half-brother, Herod Philip. Herodias left Herod Philip to marry Herod Antipas, which was considered scandalous and led to criticism from John the Baptist. This ultimately led to John the Baptist's imprisonment and execution.
Did king herod marry his brother former wife?
Yes, Herod Antipas B.C. 4 - A.D. 39 was first married to the daughter of Aretas, an Arabian king of Petraea. Antipas was intrigued with Herodias, the wife of his half-brother, Philip I. Antipas and Herodias eloped and wed even though each were still married to their spouses.
Who is Herod Antipus?
Herod Antipas was a younger son of Herod the Great. ("Herod" is a title in his case.) He was named Tetrarch of Galilee following his father's death. He divorced his wife in order to marry his brother's sister (who was also his niece). He is the Herod who was condemned by John the Baptist, whom he had beheaded at the request of his wife's daughter (also his niece). He also was the Herod who questioned Jesus Christ (along with Pilate) at the time of Jesus' crucifixion.
What did salome ask for from herod?
wants john the baptist head
Was Philip dead when Herod married Herodias?
A:No, Herodias divorced Philip so that she could marry his brother, Herod Antipas. The wedding took place in 34 CE, while Philip was still alive. It was this sequence of events that John the Baptist found immoral and was willing to risk his life to condemn.
