Matthew 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.
[The Desire of Ages pp 222>223] Herod’s sin was ever before him. He was constantly seeking to find relief from the accusing of a guilty conscience. Herod could find no rest. Engaged in the affairs of the state, receiving honors from men, he bore a smiling face, and a dignified mien, while he concealed an anxious heart, ever oppressed with the fear that a curse was upon him….. There are two questions that we must now confront as we study the thirst for revenge, as it pertained to Herodias.
[1] What did she do with John’s bleeding head? The Scripture does not say exactly, but given the circumstances surrounding his death, and Herod’s reluctance to execute the horrific deed, she likely would not leave it in a public place, where anyone could see. We do not know if she took it up to her bedroom, and placed it on her dresser as a sort of trophy…. [The Desire of Ages pp 223] The head of John the Baptist was carried to Herodias, who received it with fiendish satisfaction.
The next question is just as gruesome, for when a person is thirsting for revenge, they can go to any length to get even. [2] How long did she keep John’s head, one day, a week, or two weeks? We do not know, but we have to admit that it’s only a demon possessed individual would gladly receive a severed head, and take it to their bedroom, if indeed that’s what she did, we do not know. The thirst for revenge originated with lucifer, and therefore, wherever it rears its head, there you will witness the manifestation of evil spirits.
Matthew 2:17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!