Herod

Speech parts

1. Herod - Noun

2. Herod - Proper noun

Meaning

king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Herod the Great Howard Herodotus tyrant eroding Hurd Harrod unpopular hayride erodes arrods

Phrases with the word

out-Herod Herod

Anagrams

horde Rhode Rohde Hoder

Examples

Adrian Herod, a volunteer at the farm, said the smashed pumpkins will be turned into compost to be used on the farm next season. Source: Internet

AJ 18.5.2) relating to the murder of John the Baptist by Herod. Source: Internet

After Herod Agrippa 's death in AD 44, when Judea reverted to direct Roman rule, Claudius gave procurators control over Judea. Source: Internet

After their joint suicide in 30 BCE, Octavian assumed control of the Roman Empire and granted Herod absolute rule over Jericho, as part of the new Herodian domain. Source: Internet

After a forty-day siege, the Roman soldiers stormed the city and, despite Herod's pleas for restraint, acted without mercy, pillaging and killing all in their path, prompting Herod to complain to Antony. Source: Internet

After Herod offered him a large financial gift, Antony confirmed the brothers in their positions. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hero worshipper hero-worshiped hero-worshiping Herod the Great herodian herodism