The Death of Herod
Author: Martin, David, 1639-1721
Image Title: The Death of Herod
Scripture Reference:
- Acts 12 (further images / scripture text)
Description: This engraving depicts an angel striking down Herod, or Agrippa I, the King of Judea (r. 41-44 CE) who is eaten by worms and dies. Herod’s punishment is a result of not giving God the glory, after the crowd addresses him as a god and not a man.
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