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The Story of Redemption
him from slumber; but it was with a different stroke that he smote
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the wicked king, bringing mortal disease upon him. God poured
contempt upon Herod’s pride, and his person, which he had exhibited
decked in shining apparel before the admiring gaze of the people,
was eaten by worms, and putrefied while yet alive. Herod died in
great agony of mind and body, under the retributive justice of God.
This demonstration of divine judgment had a mighty influence
upon the people. While the apostle of Christ had been miraculously
delivered from prison and death, his persecutor had been stricken
down by the curse of God. The news was borne to all lands, and was
the means of bringing many to believe on Christ.
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