Herodias moved from unlawful marriage to murderous revenge, becoming the force behind John the Baptist’s execution.
Herodias, Wife of Herod Philip and Herod Antipas
Ashdod: Philistine Stronghold, Dagon’s Temple, and Jehovah’s Supremacy in the Biblical Record
Ashdod’s biblical story exposes Dagon’s impotence, confirms Jehovah’s supremacy, and warns against covenant compromise from Joshua to Acts.
Herod Philip, Son of Herod the Great and Tetrarch of Trachonitis
Herod Philip, tetrarch of Trachonitis, stands as a historically verified ruler whose brief mention in Luke confirms Scripture’s precision.
Herod Archelaus, Son of Herod the Great and Ruler of Judea
Herod Archelaus ruled Judea after Herod the Great’s death, confirming Matthew 2:22. His cruelty led to his exile and the end of native rule in Judea.
Herod the Great In History, Scripture, And Archaeology
Herod the Great’s reign fused Roman politics, monumental building, and ruthless cruelty—yet Jehovah preserved the Messiah he tried to destroy.
Gallio (Lucius Junius Gallio Annaeus), Proconsul of Achaia
Gallio’s refusal to hear charges against Paul anchors Acts 18 in Roman administration and the Delphi inscription, confirming Luke’s historical precision.
Marcus Antonius Felix and the Caesarean Court That Held Paul
Felix held Paul in Caesarea for two years; Acts exposes the governor’s corruption and confirms a real Roman court in Judea’s turbulent mid-century.
Erastus of Corinth and the Gospel in the Civic Square
Erastus of Corinth appears as a city treasurer in Romans; Acts and a Corinth pavement inscription illuminate a real official tied to Paul.
The Egyptian Revolutionary Under Felix and the “Dagger Men” Mentioned at Paul’s Arrest
The Roman commander mistook Paul for the Egyptian rebel who led four thousand Sicarii into the wilderness, revealing Judea’s explosive climate under Felix.
Drusilla, Jewish Wife of Felix, Daughter of Herod Agrippa I, and Listener to Paul in Caesarea
Drusilla, a Herodian princess and Jewish wife of Felix, heard Paul reason about righteousness, self-control, and coming judgment in Caesarea.
