Mark 6:30-44 The apostles gathered together with Jesus; and they reported to Him all that they had done and taught. And He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.” (For there were many people coming and going, and they did not even...
Thoughts: 1: The word used to describe Salome is “little girl”. The same word used by Jesus for a twelve year old. 2: Antipas was far too smart a politician to ever promise a woman, such as Salome is portrayed in popular culture, with such an open-ended...
Josephus, The Antiquities of the Jews 18.5.2 “Now, when [many] others came in crowds about him [Antipas], for they were greatly moved [or pleased] by hearing his [John’s] words, Herod, who feared lest the great influence John had over the people might put it into his...
Luke 9:7-9 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was happening; and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen again. Herod...
Matthew 14:6-12 But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod, so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Having been prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of...
