Matthew 14:1

New English Translation

14 At that time Herod the tetrarch^[a] heard reports about Jesus,

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.

Matthew 14:1

New International Version

14 At that time Herod^(B) the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus,^(C)

14 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

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