By what means did Herod seek to destroy Christ?

Answer

"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."
Matt. 2: 16.
 


From what time has the devil been a murderer?
What is revealed in the gospel?
How did His questions and answers impress those who heard Him?
Whom did Christ say the Holy Spirit would glorify?
In what literal language is this persecution of the people of God further described?
In this covenant with Israel, what obligation was imposed upon the people?
What warning has Christ given concerning false views of the manner of His coming?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle