Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 23:6-7

"But when Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean. And when he knew that he was of Herod`s jurisdiction, he sent him unto Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem in these days." — Luke 23:6-7 (ASV)

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean. And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction,

For Herod was ruler of Galilee.

When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean. And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

So away the Master goes; he must be dragged through the streets again to a third tribunal. Oh! you blessed Lamb of God! Never were sheep driven to the slaughterhouse as you were driven to death!