people in the Bible: Herodias

people in the Bible:  Herodias by ric Gustafson


John the Baptist was a voice in the wilderness. He spoke out against Herodias because of her sin. Herodias was the granddaughter of Herod the Great. She was married to her father's brother Phillip. Phillip's half brother Herod Antipas became infatuated with Herodias. The two divorced their spouses and eloped. John the Baptist openly denounced this sin they were committing.
Herodias planned John's death. At a banquet, Herodias's daughter Salome danced for Antipas. He was so pleased with Salome that he promised her anything. After asking her mother, she requested John the Baptist's head on a platter.
Speaking out against sin can be deadly. We need to pray for those who speak out against immorality. We need to pray that voices against sin will be heard not silenced.


research help: ' People in the Bible' by Woodrow Kroll


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric