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Herod Antipas

The tetrarch of Galilee who appears during Jesus' trial.

minor

Also known as Antipas

First appearance: I

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One of Herod's sons who receives a portion of the territories according to Herod's will.
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Ben-Hur experiences a sudden emotional and psychological peak as the long-absent desire for the Egyptian woman…

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