# Herodias #

## Facts: ##

Herodias was the wife of Herod Antipas in Judea during the time of John the Baptist.

* Herodias was originally the wife of Herod Antipas's brother Philip, but later she unlawfully married Herod Antipas.
* John the Baptist rebuked Herod and Herodias for their unlawful marriage. Because of this, Herod put John in prison and because of Herodias eventually was beheaded.

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(See also: [Herod Antipas](../names/herodantipas.md), [John (the Baptist)](../names/johnthebaptist.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Luke 03:18-20](rc://en/tn/help/luk/03/18)
* [Mark 06:16-17](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/06/16)
* [Mark 06:21-22](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/06/21)
* [Matthew 14:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/mat/14/03)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: G2266
