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Sam and Will go “Under the Hood” on Herod the Great—his ruthless rise under Rome, why he’s called “the Great,” and the massive projects he built (Temple renovation, Caesarea’s harbor, Masada, Herodium). They unpack his paranoia, political maneuvering, and brutality, then set Matthew 2’s “slaughter of the innocents” in historical context and contrast Herod’s power with Jesus’ kingship. Stick around for vivid Josephus accounts and a practical takeaway on our responses to Jesus. If you enjoy deep-dive Bible history made clear and engaging, like, comment, and subscribe!
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Sam and Will go “Under the Hood” on Herod the Great—his ruthless rise under Rome, why he’s called “the Great,” and the massive projects he built (Temple renovation, Caesarea’s harbor, Masada, Herodium). They unpack his paranoia, political maneuvering, and brutality, then set Matthew 2’s “slaughter of the innocents” in historical context and contrast Herod’s power with Jesus’ kingship. Stick around for vivid Josephus accounts and a practical takeaway on our responses to Jesus. If you enjoy deep-dive Bible history made clear and engaging, like, comment, and subscribe!

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