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The King in Question
Commentators clarify this was Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great. As 'tetrarch,' he ruled over a fourth of his father's former kingdom, specifically Galilee and Perea, where Jesus conducted much of his ministry. His delayed awareness of Jesus highlights his self-absorption and distance from the spiritual lives of his people.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 14:1
18th Century
Theologian
MATTHEW CHAPTER 14
Herod the tetrarch. See also Mark 6:14-16; Luke 9:7–9. This was a son of Herod the Great. Herod the G…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 14:1
Herod the tetrarch (Hηρωιδης τετρααρχης). Herod Antipas ruler of Galilee and Perea, one-fourth of the dominion of Herod the Great.…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 14:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
When the whole country was moved, At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, then, but not until then, the fame of Jesus …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 14:1
It seems likely that this event took place after the mission of the Twelve (see Mk 6:7ff). Certainly the multiplication of Jesus’ influence through…
John Calvin
On Matthew 14:1
16th Century
Theologian
The reason the Evangelists relate this occurrence is to inform us that the name of Christ was known everywhere, and therefore the Jews could not be…
John Gill
On Matthew 14:1
17th Century
Pastor
At that time Herod the tetrarch
Not Herod the Great, in whose reign Christ was born and who slew the infants of Beth…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 14:1–12
17th Century
Minister
The terror and reproach of conscience, which Herod, like other daring offenders, could not shake off, are proofs and warnings of a future judgment …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 14:1–14
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord showed the power of the Gospel teaching by way of some parables; here, He shows its power by deeds. And He does three things:
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