Luke 23:7

And having learned that he was from under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod; for he was at Jerusalem on those days.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

In Context

6And Pilate, when he heard the name Galilee, inquired if the man were a Galilean.

8And Herod rejoiced greatly when he saw Jesus, for he had been desirous to see him for a long time, because he had heard many things of him, and he hoped to see some sign from him.

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Cross References

Matthew 14:1And at that time Herod the Tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus:

Luke 13:31On the same day came some of the Pharisees, and said to him: Go, depart hence; for Herod purposeth to kill thee.

Matthew Henry on Luke 23:2-13

Christ before Pilate and Herod; Christ Accused and Insulted. 1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. 3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. 4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man. 5 And they were the more… Read the whole commentary →

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