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 Jesus heard that John was delivered up, he withdrew into Galilee.
Mark 6:17
For Herod himself had sent out and arrested 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
John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.

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Leviticus 18:16
"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother's wife: it is your 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 thrown into prison.