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Herod
Herod in the Bible — the king (MAT 2:1). Herod belonged to the tribe of Edom. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “son of a hero”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Edom
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (2)
Herodproper name
- Hebrew
- הוֹרְדוֹס
- Transliteration
- horədos
- Greek
- Ἡρῴδης
- Reference
- MAT 2:1
- Strong's
- none
King of Judeatitle
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶךְ אֶרֶץ יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- melekh erets yəhudah
- Meaning
- king [of the] land [of] Judah
- Greek
- βασιλέως τῆς Ἰουδαίας
- Reference
- LUK 1:5
- Strong's
- H4428, H776, H3063
Notes
Herod I, founder of the Herodian dynasty, son of Antipater
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Herod in the Bible?
Herod is described in the Bible as the king (MAT 2:1). Herod belonged to the tribe of Edom.
What does the name Herod mean?
The name Herod means “son of a hero” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.