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Matthew 14:1
New English Translation
Matthew 14:1
New English Translation
The Death of John the Baptist
14 At that time Herod the tetrarch[a] heard reports about Jesus,
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- Matthew 14:1 sn A tetrarch, a ruler with rank and authority lower than a king, ruled only with the approval of the Roman authorities. This was roughly equivalent to being governor of a region. Several times in the NT, Herod, tetrarch of Galilee, is called a king (Matt 14:9, Mark 6:14-29), reflecting popular usage rather than an official title.
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