Who was eaten by worms?

Herod was eaten by worms, according to the biblical text.

Detailed Explanation

Based on the provided references from the ESV and NIV versions of the Bible, Herod was struck down by an angel of the Lord because he did not give glory to God. As a result, he was eaten by worms and died.

Here's a breakdown of the relevant information:

• ESV: "Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last."
• NIV: "Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died."

Both versions clearly state that:

• Herod was struck down.
• The reason was his failure to give God glory (or praise).
• The result was that he was eaten by worms and died.

This incident is often interpreted as a divine punishment for Herod's hubris. The literal consumption by worms vividly illustrates the consequences of his actions.

Table Summary

Source	Individual Eaten by Worms	Reason	Outcome
ESV	Herod	Did not give God glory	Eaten by worms and died
NIV	Herod	Did not give praise to God	Eaten by worms and died