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Herodias

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Herodias was the wife of Herod Antipas in Judea during the time of John the Baptist.

Herodias was originally the wife of Herod Antipas's brother Philip, but later she unlawfully married Herod Antipas.
John the Baptist rebuked Herod and Herodias for their unlawful marriage. Because of this, Herod put John in prison and because of Herodias eventually was beheaded.

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(See also: Herod Antipas, John (the Baptist))

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