Herod, Unjust Revenge – Uncommon Gospel King – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Rocky Santangela
Jul 5
3 min read

Updated: Aug 12

Herod, Unjust Revenge – Base Art – Uncommon Gospel King – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

He Slew All the Children in Bethlehem

Herod, Unjust Revenge is a 6‑cost King Being boasting 6 strength and 4 hope, with a powerful Prophecy ability that deals 3 damage to a target enemy being when Created. It packs a punch both in stats and in a dramatic entrance.

The Rage of a King

Herod’s throne was shaken by the whisper of prophecy. The news of a newborn King was enough to ignite a fury that turned to bloodshed. His crown was secured by Rome, his power held by fear, and the thought of a promised ruler was more than his pride could bear. His wrath was cold. His orders were cruel. But in the madness of man, the plan of God moved forward untouched. Just as Pharaoh’s decree could not stop Moses, Herod’s violence could not stop Jesus.

The cry of mothers in Bethlehem echoed the cry in Egypt generations earlier. Both moments were shadows of a greater deliverance. Moses would rise to lead Israel out of slavery, but Jesus would rise to lead mankind out of sin and death. The enemy strikes hardest when the promise is near, but the hand of God shields the chosen. In Egypt, the Nile could not drown the hope of Israel. In Bethlehem, the sword could not touch the Savior of the world.

This card's verse is Matthew 2:16:

"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, [...]"

Every act of evil is swallowed by a greater act of redemption. God weaves His story in such a way that the schemes of men become the stage for His glory. Pharaoh’s pursuit ended in the sea. Herod’s name faded into dust. Yet the name of Jesus stands eternal, shining brighter with every passing age. No decree of man can silence the Word made flesh.

Herod, Unjust Revenge – Full Art – Uncommon Gospel King – AlephTau Set – Bible TCG

Marked for Preservation

Scripture tells of a time to come when 144,000 from the tribes of Israel will be sealed by God Himself. They will stand as a living testimony in the midst of chaos, untouchable by the judgments that shake the earth. This sealing is the mark of divine ownership, the same covering that spared Israel in Egypt when the blood was on the doorposts.

The same Jesus who escaped Herod’s wrath will protect His people in the days to come. His covenant is sure. His promises cannot fail. Just as the angel of death passed over the homes marked by blood, the wrath to come will pass over those sealed in Him. These moments are not fear for the believer, they are signs of God’s unshakable faithfulness.

Believer, you are already sealed. The Spirit of God has marked you as His own. You are kept in Christ, covered by His blood, and hidden in His victory. Your life is secure in His hands, untouched by the final judgment. You stand as proof that the Lamb has conquered, and His seal is stronger than every power of darkness. Your destiny is anchored in eternity, and no king, no sword, no scheme of man can change it.

Strategic Use In Gameplay

Herod serves as a powerful tempo swing in mid-to-late game scenarios. His combination of high stats, Prophecy removal, and King synergy makes him a versatile answer to major threats and an imposing board presence.

Synergies and Plays:

Threat Removal on Play: His Prophecy ability clears a dangerous opponent or softens a blocker immediately upon entry.
King Tribal Boost: Fits seamlessly into King-themed decks, where high-stat beings and synergistic triggers are key.
Late-Game Clutch: His 6/6 body withstands most trades and his entry effect can turn the tide when you're behind.