Herodion

The name of a person and a place…

1. Herod's great fortress

Archaeologists have found the Herodion. See the Christian archaeological video which describes this ancient fortress: On the Life & Ministry of the Messiah ("In the Shadow of Herod," part of the Faith Lessons video series). "Born in the shadow of Herod's great fortress and established in our hearts, the kingdom of Jesus will endure forever."

2. a Christian at Rome whom Paul salutes and calls his "kinsman" (Rom. 16:11)