A family of rulers in Judea near the time of Jesus Christ. They were important figures in many New Testament events. See the chart below:
Matt. 2: 3; Matt. 14: 3; Matt. 6: 17; Matt. 14: 1; Luke 9:7; Mark 6: 14; Matt. 2: 22; Luke 3: 1; Acts 12: 1-23; Matt 14: 3; Mark 6: 17; Acts 25: 13; Acts 24: 24;