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Herod
King in Matthew's birth narrative who seeks the child Jesus.
the Great2 Bible books2 chapters3 verse appearancesAlso known as: Herod the king
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King of at the time of ' birth in 's Gospel, troubled when magi from the east arrive in seeking the newborn king of the . He gathers the chief priests and scribes to learn that the Messiah is to be born in , then secretly directs the magi there before ordering the massacre of the boys of Bethlehem when they do not return. His death allows Joseph, Mary, and the child to return from Egypt and settle in .
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