Thematic Bible: Incest of
Thematic Bible
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Incest of
Herod locked John in prison to please Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. For John had said to him: It is not lawful for you to have her.
For Herod captured John and locked him in prison for the sake of Herodias his wife. She was his brother Philip's wife before he married her. John said to Herod: It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife. Herodias had a grudge against John and was determined to have him killed.