Charles Ellicott Commentary Luke 23:8

"Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was of a long time desirous to see him, because he had heard concerning him; and he hoped to see some miracle done by him." — Luke 23:8 (ASV)

He was desirous to see him of a long season.—The vague feeling of wonder had begun soon after the death of the Baptist (See Notes on Matthew 14:2; Mark 6:14). It had its beginning in hearing of wonders; it ended in a desire to see one. It was mingled, possibly, with a feeling of bitter enmity which no miracle could remove (See Note on Luke 13:31).