Herod
Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows
A ruler in first-century Judea and Galilee during the time of Jesus, mentioned in biblical podcasts for his persecution of religious figures including John the Baptist and early Christians. Known for imprisoning John the Baptist for criticism and later arresting the apostle Peter, he is portrayed in Christian teaching as meeting a divine judgment for failing to honor God. These episodes discuss him as a historical ruler whose actions are documented in the Gospel accounts.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
2819 Church · Mar 16, 2026
CROSS TO COMMISSION | He Has Risen | Matthew 28:1-10 | Milton James
“King who granted Salome's request for John the Baptist's head”
Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry · Feb 12, 2026
February 12 (Exodus 29–30; Psalm 39; Luke 3)
“Tetrarch of Galilee who imprisoned John the Baptist for his reproof”
Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry · Feb 10, 2026
February 10 (Exodus 26–27; Psalm 37:23–40; Luke 1)
“King of Judea mentioned as the ruler during the time of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1”
PROCLAIM x BIBLEin365 · Jan 24, 2026
DAY 20. Genesis 40 | Matthew 14:1-21 | Psalm 16
“Tetrarch who imprisons John the Baptist and orders his execution despite initial reluctance”
2819 Church · Jan 19, 2026
CROSS TO COMMISSION | Choose Christ | Matthew 27:15-26 | Philip Anthony Mitchell
“Tetrarch to whom Pilate deferred Jesus during trial as attempt to avoid sentencing innocent man”
2819 Church · Jan 12, 2026
A POWER IN SILENCE | MATTHEW 27:11-14 | PHILIP ANTHONY MITCHELL
“Puppet king in Rome's jurisdiction who examined Jesus and found no fault in him before returning him to Pilate”
The Life of Jesus · Dec 21, 2025
Episode 26: Walk By Faith, Not By Sight
“King who persecutes Christians, arrests Peter, and is struck dead by divine judgment for not giving God glory”