Ben Hur · Character
Herod the Great
The king of Judea who sought to kill the infant Jesus.
minor
Also known as Herod, the mighty Herod
First appearance: ben hur
Herod the Great shows up with force in The Joppa Gate Market. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as 'Herod the Builder' in reference to the market's historical context during his reign.
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In The Joppa Gate Market: Mentioned as 'Herod the Builder' in reference to the market's historical context during his reign. Later, in VII: Referenced indirectly as the builder of theaters and schools of gladiators,…
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