Herod

Herod

Herod is a name used of several kings belonging to the Herodian Dynasty of the Roman province of Judaea:

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Famous quotes containing the word herod:

    “I forsak the, Kyng Herowdes, and thi werkes alle;
    Ther is a chyld in Bedlem born is beter than we alle.’”
    —Unknown. St. Stephen and King Herod (l. 6–8)

    “Seynt Stevene was a clerk in Kyng Herowdes halle.
    And servyd him of bred and cloth, as every kyng befalle.”
    —Unknown. St. Stephen and King Herod (l. 1–2)