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It's highly probable that this trial before Herod never happen. to your question therefore is No, Jesus was not sent to Herod for trial
Jesus was certainly taken to Herod during His trial. It was a common and recognized practice for people to be tried under the relevant jurisdiction. Jesus was sent to Herod because Herod had responsibility over Galilee which was where Jesus did much of His 'work'. Pilate was thus hoping to rid himself of this troublesome case.
The alleged offences with which Jesus was charged had in fact largely taken place in Galilee since He spent a great deal of time there. There is thus no problem with Herod trying Jesus, in terms of the legal protocols which then existed, although one wonders what kind of a trial Herod would give anyone. It is also totally irrelevant to refer to North American justice in the 21st century when referring to Roman justice in the first century AD. North American justice and extradition procedures apply in their relevant jurisdiction. Rome was the ruler in the relevant region in the first century AD, and it is thus Roman justice and procedures, which must apply here, however imperfectly followed in this case.
Further to this, it must be taken into account that eager opponents were ready to point to errors of fact in the writings and beliefs of the Christians. There is no record of this having been shown to be an error by anyone. We do have records of this kind of thing happenning in actual legal priactice and so it most likely happenned as stated.
Summary:
Roman legal practice allowed the prisoner to be tried under the relevant jurisdiction. Pilate was hoping to pass Jesus over to Herod.
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What is the relationship between Pilate and Herod?
Pilate and Herod were both Roman-appointed rulers in ancient Judea. They were known to have had a strained relationship, as Herod held authority over Galilee while Pilate was the prefect of Judea. Despite their differences, they came together during the trial of Jesus, as described in the New Testament.
Jesus was put on trial during his lifetime?
Jesus was put on trial before the Roman governor Pilate.
Is Herod the Great and Herod Antipas the same person?
No. When Herod the Great died, his kingdom was divided among three of his sons. Judea and Samaria went to Archelaus, Galilee and the region east of the Jordan River went to Herod Antipas, and the northeastern portions of the kingdom went to Herod Philip I. Herod Antipas (also called Herod the Tetrarch), the ruler in Galilee, participated in the trial of Jesus.
Where was Jesus taken first for his trial?
His first trial was by Annas and then the High Priest Caiaphas after being sent to him by Annas - Caiaphas' father-in-law. This took place in the courtyard of the High Priest's house near the temple precincts. Next he was sent to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, in his palace within the walls of the city. Realising that Jesus was innocent he passed the buck to Herod, the puppet King, as Jesus was a Galilean and therefore under Herod's jurisdiction. So the next trial took place in Herod's palace. Unfortunately for the religious leaders the death sentence was permitted only with the permission of Pilate. Finally Jesus was sent back to Pilate at his palace for the trial that would result in his crucifixion.
What did Pontius Pilate and Herod Antipas have to do with the death of Jesus?
Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, sentenced Jesus to crucifixion after being pressured by religious leaders who accused Jesus of blasphemy. Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee, was involved indirectly as he sent Jesus back to Pilate for trial after initially questioning him. Both Pilate and Herod played roles in the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion.
Where did they take Jesus on Friday Morning?
The synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) say that they took Jesus to the Sanhedrin for trial at 3:00 o'clock in the morning, then to Pontius Pilate at 6:00 o'clock. After his trial, he was taken to Calvary for crucifixion and placed on the cross at 9:00 o'clock.John's Gospel is in basic agreement, but the author recognised that the Sanhedrin would never have met during hours of darkness to try Jesus, resolving this by eliminating the first trial and merely having Jesus taken separately before Annas and then Caiaphas, before being taken to Pontius Pilate.
Which king did Jesus meet?
Jesus did not actually meet any kings, except in Luke's Gospel where the account of the trial differs significantly from the other gospels. In this Gospel, Jesus was sent by Pontius Pilate to Herod Antipas, king of Galilee, for judgement.
Was Jesus crucified after a trial that Pilate never wanted?
Pilate found no fault in Jesus so he told the Jewish leaders to try Jesus themselves according to their own laws. Pilate learned that Jesus was a Galilean and was under Herod's jurisdiction so Pilate sent Jesus to Herod, who had heard about Jesus and wanted to see him. When Jesus came back, Pilate told the Jewish leaders that neither he nor Herod could find Jesus guilty of a crime that brought with it the death penalty. Pilate proposed to have Jesus scourged and then released. During passover the Romans had a custom of releasing one Jewish prisoner of the crowd's choosing. Pilate thought they might choose Jesus, but the crowd made clear they wanted him to release a prisoner named Barabbas. The crowd became a mob and with increased intensity called for Pilate to crucify Jesus. Pilate knew his first mandate from Caesar was to keep these people under control. Pilate therefore took a bowl of water and washed his hands, declaring his innocence of the blood of Jesus. I do not suppose Pilate never wanted the trial, only that he knew Jesus was innocent and did not want to see Him crucified.
Where in the Bible is the trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin?
A:The trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin is in the synoptic gospels: Matthew 26:57-66, Mark 14:53-64, Luke 22:66-71. In Matthew and Mark, the trial takes place soon after Jesus is arrested at midnight, but in Luke the priests wait until daybreak, since the Sanhedrin would never have met during hours of darkness to try Jesus. John's Gospel does not have a trial before the Sanhedrin, but has Jesus taken first to the house of Annas, father-in-law to the high priest, who interrogated him alone. Then Jesus was taken to the house of the high priest, Caiaphas, who again interviewed Jesus alone.
Who was the man who conducted Jesus' trial?
Pontius Pilate, Roman Governor of the province of Judea from AD 26 through 36. Jesus was also sent to Herod Antipas who ruled Galilee and happened to be in Jerusalem at the time. Antipas then sent Jesus back to Pilate who passed the final sentence.
Who was the king that ordered Jesus to be hung on the cross?
The above is absolutely true, but just to clarify something for you... There was a King involved in the trial of Jesus (King Herod Antipas), but he didn't order the crucifixion. He merely turned Jesus back to Pontius Pilate, saying the responsibility lay with the Roman state.
Why was Jesus brought to Herod Antipas the tetrarch of Galilee when he has no Jurisdiction in the province of Judaea where Jesus' trial was held?
This can have no definitive answer, although it is a good and intriguing question. What is indicated in the Biblical record of events is that Herod had for long time wanted to see Jesus so that Herod might see a miracle performed. Also, when Jesus first came into prominence Herod remarked that it was John the Baptist returned from the dead - possibly he felt some kind of guilt for what he had done, and so wanted to see Jesus for himself and so satisfy himself it was not John. In any case, it was certainly a concession Pilate made in letting Jesus go to Herod, since he certainly had no power or authority over the matter. Perhaps Pilate hoped Herod could settle the matter - although even this would be unlikely. It seems likely Pilate knew of Herod's strong desire to see Jesus, since it is recorded that they became friends from this day, when they had been enemies before. So it seems this was a favor that Herod appreciated, even if he was able to offer no substantial help. Archaeology has also confirmed the practice of transferring a prisoner to the 'relevant jurisdiction', although, as Jesus traveled around He would have done 'crimes' according to the Jews, in a number of jurisdictions.
