Intertestamental
Herod the Great
37 BC – 4 BC
Rome-appointed king of Judea, reigning 37-4 BC. The Gospel of Matthew places the birth of Jesus in his reign (Matthew 2:1-3) and records his order to kill the children of Bethlehem, followed by his death (Matthew 2:16-19).
Historical dating — generally accepted
Scripture
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