Was exceeding glad (εχαρη λιαν). Second aorist passive indicative of χαιρω, ingressive aorist, became glad.

Of a lo…

He was desirous to see him of a long season.—The vague feeling of wonder had begun soon after the death of the Baptist (S…

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad; for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and …

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 when Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad. From this it is evident how greatly wicked men are intoxicated, or rather bewitched, by their …

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad
For though he had been brought up in his country, and had so frequen…

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…