A group loyal to the house of Herod who supported the Pharisees against Jesus.
About Herodians
The Herodians were a Jewish group that supported King Herod's family as rulers. They lived in Israel during the time of Jesus. They worked closely with other Jewish leaders called the Pharisees, especially when they opposed Jesus's teachings and actions.
The Gospels mention a Jewish group called the Herodians three times. They appear in two events: one in Galilee and one in Jerusalem. In both events, they worked with the Pharisees against Jesus. In Mark 3:6, Jesus healed the man with the withered hand. After this healing, the Pharisees and Herodians planned to destroy Jesus. Later, in Matthew 22:16 and Mark 12:13, the Pharisees and Herodians worked together to trick Jesus. They asked him if the law allowed Jews to pay taxes to Caesar. Luke and John do not mention the Herodians in their Gospels.
Key References
They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.
Later, they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch Jesus in His words.
All Scripture References (3)
Matthew (1)
They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
Mark (2)
At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.
Later, they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch Jesus in His words.