Thematic Bible: Daughter of aristobulus


Thematic Bible



But when Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch was repeatedly reprimanded [and convicted by John’s disapproval] for having Herodias, his brother’s wife [as his own], and for all the wicked things that Herod had done, Verse ConceptsRebukeWivesRulers Of A FourthNamed Gentile Rulers

For Herod had John arrested and bound him and put him in prison [at the fortress of Machaerus, east of the Jordan, to keep him away] because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, Verse ConceptsFaultsPrisonersRopesTying UpNamed Wives

But when Herod’s birthday came, [his niece Salome], the daughter of Herodias danced [immodestly] before them and pleased and fascinated Herod, Verse ConceptsCelebrationsBanquets, ActivitiesGuestsBirthdays CelebratedFathers Birthdayheroes

Now [Salome] the daughter of Herodias came in and danced [for the men]. She pleased and beguiled Herod and his dinner guests; and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you want and I will give it to you.” Verse ConceptsdanceBanquets, ActivitiesLeisure, And PastimesTemptressesPeople Promising

For Herod himself had sent [guards] and had John arrested and shackled in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his [half-] brother Philip, because he (Herod) had married her. Verse ConceptsPrisonersRopesBad Wives ExamplesDispleasureTransferring Wives