Bible Dictionaries
Behead
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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 ). Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Behead'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/b/behead.html. 1897.