22 And there was grief, deep grief, in all the land.
23 Now Herod sat upon his throne; he did not seem to move; his courtiers came; the king was dead. His sons reigned in his stead.
[SECTION III.]
GIMEL.
Education of Mary and Elizabeth in Zoan.
CHAPTER 7.
Archelaus reigns. Mary and Elizabeth with their sons are in Zoan and are taught by Elihu and Salome. Elihu’s introductory lesson. Tells of an interpreter.
The son of Herod, Archelaus, reigned in Jerusalem. He was a selfish, cruel king; he put to death all those who did not honor him.
2 He called in council all the wisest men and asked about the infant claimant to his throne.
3 The council said that John and Jesus both were dead; then he was satisfied.