Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.

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Bible References

Herod

Matthew 4:12
Now when he heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee;
Mark 6:17
For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife; for he had married her.
Luke 3:19
but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother's wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done,
John 3:23
And John also was baptizing in Enon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

General references

Leviticus 18:16
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness.
Luke 3:19
but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother's wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done,
John 3:24
For John was not yet cast into prison.

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