His citizens (ο πολιτα αυτου). That actually happened with Archelaus.

But his citizens. His subjects, or the people whom he desired to rule.

Hated him. Because of his character and th…

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him.—Here, also, recent history supplied a feature in the parable. T…

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And he called his ten servants, …

Eusebius of Caesarea: Some people thought that our Savior’s kingdom would begin at His first coming, and they were expectin…

The historical background for the parable was the visit of Archelaus, son of Herod the Great, to Rome to secure permission to reign as a so-called …

But his citizens hated him Not those who are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; whose citizens…

This parable is like that of the talents (Matthew 25). Those who are called to Christ, he furnishes with gifts nece ary for their work;…