Herod is another character that can give a false impression.  He too was a man that held a position of power.  For a brief moment it seemed that he had the opportunity to do the right thing and let Jesus go.  However, Herod was deficient in character.  Not necessarily in the same ways as Pilate, but deficient none-the-less.

When Jesus was brought before Herod we are told that he, “was exceedingly glad; for he had desired for a long time to see Him, because he had heard many things about Him (Jesus), and hoped to see some miracle done by Him.”  It is implied that Herod was not looking for the truth, he was looking for a performance.

We are also told that, “he (Herod) questioned Him (Jesus) with many words, but He answered him nothing.  And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused Him.  Then Herod, with his men of war, treated Him with contempt and mocked Him, arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and sent Him back to Pilate.” Continue reading →