# 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. (Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)) (See also: [Herod Antipas](../names/herodantipas.md), [John (the Baptist)](../names/johnthebaptist.md)) ## Bible References: * [Luke 03:19](rc://en/tn/help/luk/03/19) * [Mark 06:17](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/06/17) * [Mark 06:22](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/06/22) * [Matthew 14:04](rc://en/tn/help/mat/14/04) ## Word Data: * Strong's: G2266