Set him at nought (εξουθενησας). First aorist active participle from εξουθενεω, to count as nothing, to treat with utter contempt,…

Herod with his men of war. With his soldiers, or his bodyguard. It is probable that in travelling he had a guard to attend him constantly.…

Herod with his men of war.—Better, perhaps, troops, or soldiers. The word is the same as that translated “armies…

And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arraye…

The Venerable Bede: Having determined not to question our Lord about this accusation, Pilate was therefore glad when an opportu…

Only Luke records Jesus’ appearance before Herod; he had more interest in politics than Matthew or Mark (cf. 3:1; 9:7–9; 13:31). Herod had a more i…

And Herod despised him. It was inevitable that a haughty man, who valued himself on his luxuries, royal dignity, and wealth, would despise…

And Herod, with his men of war
Or his soldiers, his bodyguards that attended his person, who came with him from Gali…

Herod had heard many things about Jesus in Galilee, and out of curiosity longed to see him. The poorest beggar who asked for a miracle for the reli…