Herod: Matthew 4:12; Mark 6:17; Luke 3:19-20; John 3:23-24
Herodias': This infamous woman was the daughter of Aristobulus and Bernice, and granddaughter of Herod the Great.
his: Luke 13:1
Philip's: Herod Philip, son of Herod the Great and Mariamne.
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Matthew 14:3
Matthew 14:3
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