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Herodias's role in John the Baptist's murder is similar to the story of Jezebel (1 Kings 19:1–2). Like Jezebel, she pushed for the death of a prophet.
Herod gave in to pressure (Mark 6:26–28). This points ahead to what Pontius Pilate later did. Pilate ordered that Jesus be put to death even though he believed Jesus was innocent (compare 6:20, 25–28 with 15:6–15).
The story of John the Baptist's death, placed between the disciples' mission and return, emphasizes the authority and power of Jesus (see 6:7, 14). John's end and the warning to the disciples during their mission also point ahead to the death of Jesus (6:11). The one greater even than John (1:8) would soon be handed over to religious and political leaders and put to death (8:31; 9:31; 10:33).
Events
- John the Baptist Imprisonedc. AD 27
Parallels
People
Herodias: Wife of Herod Antipas who had John beheaded
Glossary
Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Herod, Herodian Family Herodias John the Baptist Machaerus Mark, Gospel of Miracle Philip Teacher
Topics
Christian Minister: Faithful: John the Baptist Herod: Tetrarch of Galilee (Herod Antipas): Beheads John the Baptist Herod: Tetrarch of Galilee (Herod Antipas): Incest of Herodias: Daughter of Aristobulus John: Reproves Herod Antipas on Account of his Incest; Herod Imprisons Him, and Beheads Him Malice: Herodias Martyrdom: John the Baptist Politics: Women in Herodias, in Influencing the Administration of Herod Reproof: Despised by Herodias Revenge by Herodias Revenge: Herodias Women: Herodias, in Her Incestuous Marriage with Herod Antipas Women: The Daughter of Herodias, in Her Complicity with Her Mother in Securing the Death of John the Baptist