tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post5824174373193267614..comments2008-12-18T17:43:07.497-06:00Todd Bolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06156730661243501832tbolen91@bibleplaces.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-62908773589006293572008-12-18T17:43:00.000-06:002008-12-18T17:43:00.000-06:00Andrew - this is Herod the Great's tomb. He is the founder of the "dynasty" and the builder of the Herodium where this tomb is being excavated. He is mentioned in the New Testament in connection with the killing of the baby boys in Bethlehem.<BR/><BR/>His son, Herod Antipas, ruled Galilee during Jesus' earthly ministry.<BR/><BR/>His grandson, Agrippa I, was struck down by God (Acts 12).<BR/><BR/>His great-grandson, Agrippa II, heard Paul testify while in chains (Acts 26).<BR/><BR/>There are a few others of interest to the NT, but that's a simple review.Todd Bolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06156730661243501832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-54323319064502723042008-12-18T11:07:00.000-06:002008-12-18T11:07:00.000-06:00Todd, this is fascinating stuff that makes sermons "come to life." but which Herod is this? There are several in the New Testament, and if I mention some of these finds in a sermon, I'd want to make sure I was talking about the right Herod. Can you help?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your work, <BR/>AndrewAndrew Mickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09045205894352795795noreply@blogger.com