One of the old prophets. Jeremiah and also Isaiah, though to a lesser degree than Elijah, were looked for as heralds of the coming Messiah (see 2 Esdr. 2:10, 18, and 2 Macc. 2:4-8; 15:13-16). It was expected that Jeremiah would reveal the hiding-place of the long-lost ark and of the Urim. read more
And he desired to see him ; that is, Jesus. The desire of Herod was gratified, but not then. He saw him the day of the Crucifixion, when Pilate sent him to Herod for judgment; but the tetrarch, weak and wicked though he was, declined the responsibility of shedding that blood , so he sent him back to the Roman governor. Here, in SS . Matthew and Mark, follows the dramatic and vivid account of the death of John the Baptist. St. Luke probably omits it, as his Gospel, or rather Paul's, was... read more
See the notes at Matthew 14:1-2. Compare Mark 6:14-16. read more
Luke 9:7-9. Now Herod heard of all that was done by him The twelve apostles preaching in the towns of Galilee, and confirming their doctrine by many mighty miracles, raised the attention and expectation of all men more than ever. For they could not but think it a most extraordinary and marvellous thing, that Christ could not only work miracles himself, but impart the power of working them to others, even to whomsoever he pleased; a thing never heard of in the world before, and which... read more
64. Death of John the Baptist (Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9)By this time John the Baptist had been executed. When Herod heard the news of Jesus’ miracles, he feared that Jesus was really John come back to life and that supernatural powers were working in him (Matthew 14:1-2; Mark 6:14-16). (The Herod referred to here was Herod Antipas, a son of Herod the Great; see earlier section, ‘The New Testament World’.)Having mentioned John’s death, the writers go back to record the events... read more
Herod, &c. See App-109 . was done = was being done "by Him". by. Greek. hupo. App-104 . [L] T Tr. A WH R omit "by Him". perplexed = bewildered: i.e. seeing no way out. Greek. diaporeo. Used only by Luke, here; Luke 24:4 .Acts 2:12 ; Acts 5:24 ; Acts 10:17 . because . Greek. dia. App-104 .Luke 9:2 . of = by. Greek. hupo. App-104 . from = out from. Greek. ek. App-104 . the dead = dead people. No Art. See App-139 . read more
Elias = Elijah. had appeared: i.e. in fulfilment of Malachi 4:5 . App-106 . Not the same word as in Luke 9:31 . read more
of = concerning. Greek peri. App-104 . desired = was seeking. More than desiring. see . Greek. eidon. App-133 . Not the same word as in Luke 9:36 read more
Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead; and by some that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the prophets was risen again. And Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.THE PERPLEXITY OF HEROD ANTIPASHerod's guilty soul trembled at the messages reaching him with regard to the mighty teachings and deeds of Jesus,... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 9:7-9
The tetrarch and the Teacher. Our Lord had very little to do with the "kings and rulers of the earth," but they did occasionally cross his path. At such times he bore himself as we should expect he would—he who was so far below and yet so much further above them. I/is relations with Herod, as suggested by the text, were these— I. THE TEACHER CAUSING TROUBLE TO THE TETRARCH . Herod "was perplexed" by all that he heard concerning Christ: his own wonderful works and those... read more