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After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?
Source: https://www.theblaze.com/news/merry-christmas-from-all-of-us-to-you-2666799385
Among the leading candidates, Calderón and Herod were the only two who said they would stop the controversial practice of sweeping homeless encampments that began under outgoing Mayor Michael Hancock.
Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/04/04/denver-election-results-mayor/
Herod sentenced his own wife to death, suspecting her of plotting to kill him: ‘Mariamne Leaving the Judgement Seat of Herod,’ by painter John William Waterhouse.
“I think they show the breadth of the coalition you can build, from a (former Denver Mayor) Federico Peña to a Leslie Herod to the labor supporters that we have, to the business leaders.
Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/06/08/how-mike-johnston-won-race-denver-mayor/
“It’s right at the foot of the mountain,” she said, referring to the artificial hill on which sit the ruins of a palace of Herod the Great, built between 23 BCE and 15 BCE in the Judean desert.
Source: https://www.jns.org/after-six-years-israel-razes-illegal-pa-structure-at-ancient-jewish-site/
Like the biblical Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus, fleeing into Egypt to avoid the savagery of Herod, this family had to sneak out in the dead of night for safety.
Source: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/12/23/what-if-jesus-was-born-with-heart/
Not my favorite by a long shot, Herod is still central to the story and for his dealing with the wise men.
Recently, Herod the Great has come under fire for his toxic behavior.
Source: https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/holy-bible-suggested-reading-group-questions
The Magi discovered the Christ child and paid Him homage; Herod cowered in fear and plotted the destruction of all male first-born children in Bethlehem.
Source: https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2023/01/08/when-the-signs-say-one-way-sunday-reflection-n522249