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A method of taking away life practised among the Egyptians (Genesis 40:17-19 ). There are instances of this mode of punishment also among the Hebrews (2 Samuel 4:8; 20:21,22; 2 Kings 10:6-8 ). It is also mentioned in the New Testament (Matthew 14:8-12; Acts 12:2 ).

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Behead'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/b/behead.html. 1897.

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