Luke 9:7

“Now Herod the tetrarch, etc.] Of Galilee, and who is called a king in (<410614>Mark 6:14) as he is here in the Ethiopic version: heard of all that was done by him; of all the miracles that were wrought by Christ, and his apostles; the fame of which were the more spread through the mission of the apostles, and the journey they took through all the towns and cities of Galilee, which were in Herod's jurisdiction; by which means he, and his court, came to the knowledge of them, the whole country, ringing with the account of the same: and he was perplexed; anxious, and distressed, not knowing well what to think of Christ, and the different sentiments of men about him: be was afraid lest he should…”

“HEROD TROUBLED AT WHAT HE HEARS OF CHRIST DESIRES TO SEE HIM. (Luk 9:7-9) perplexed--at a loss, embarrassed. said of some, that John was risen--Among many opinions, this was the one which Herod himself adopted, for the reason, no doubt, mentioned on Mar 6:14.”

“See the notes at Matthew 14:1-2. Compare Mark 6:14-16. return to 'Top of Page'”

“It was said by some - And soon after by Herod himself. Mat 14:1; Mar 6:14. Luke 9:8”

“am 4036, ad 32 Herod: Job 18:11, Job 18:12; Psa 73:19; Mat 14:1-12; Mar 6:14-28 Tetrarch: A tetrarch, τετραρχης \[Strong's G5076\], from τετρας \[Strong's G5069\], four, and αρχη \[Strong's G746\], government, properly signifies a prince, or ruler over a quarter of any region; and had its origin from Galatia, which was governed by four princes. In the New Testament, however, it denotes a prince, or king, who reigns over the fourth part of a former kingdom. By Herod's will his kingdom was thus divided among his sons: Archelaus had one-half, consisting of Idumea, Judea, and Samaria; Herod Antipas, one-fourth, consisting of Galilee and Perea; and Philip the remaining fourth, consisting of…”