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The Massacre (or Slaughter) of the Innocents is a biblical story and myth recounted in the Nativity narrative of the Gospel of Matthew (2:16–18) in which Herod the Great, king of Judea, orders the execution of all male children who are two years old and under in the vicinity of Bethlehem.
Dec 26, 2012 · Did Herod the Great order the killing of baby boys in Bethlehem to eliminate a rival king? Learn why Matthew's Gospel is a credible source and how it matches with Herod's paranoid and bloodthirsty personality.
Dec 22, 2015 · A historian explores the historical evidence for the "massacre of the innocents" in Matthew 2:16, a dark episode in the Christmas story. Learn about Herod the Great, his paranoia, his family, and his legacy.
Jan 4, 2022 · The Massacre of the Innocents was Herod’s attempt to thwart God’s plan and stop a biblical prophecy from being fulfilled. Of course he failed, and in the course of his failure he added to the misery and sin of the world.
Massacre of the Innocents. 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled what was ...
Mar 15, 2006 · The Slaughter of The Innocents (Matthew 2:13-23) It is a tragic report of how a wicked ruler tried to destroy Jesus, but how God prevented it from happening. The story lets the reader know immediately that the coming of the Messiah would not be welcomed by everyone.
Sep 18, 2009 · The Bible says Herod ordered the killing of all the baby boys in Bethlehem to prevent the birth of Jesus. Learn about Herod's reign, his motives, and the historical evidence for this biblical event.
