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Mark 6:21

King James Version (KJV)

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Mark 6:21

Verse 21 of 56

Scripture focus

And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief [estates] of Galilee;

Mark 6:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 6:21

Theological / Devotional

A convenient day. That is, “a favorable time” for a vengeful Herodias to thwart Herod’s intention to protect John and eventually release him (see on v. 20). The plans of Herodias had no doubt been well laid.

Made a supper. Or, “made a banquet.” Perhaps in the palace at the fortress of Machaerus (see on vs. 17, 27).

Lords. Evidently these were the high functionaries of the civil branch of government.

High captains. Gr. chiliarchoi, “commanders of thousands,” that is, the “officers” of Herod’s military forces. In addition to civil and military leaders Herod undoubtedly invited others prominent in social and business life, the “chief [ones] of Galilee.”

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