Mark 6:21
“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;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when a convenient day was come,.... For Herodias; who had long sought and watched for an opportunity of avenging…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Lords - Μεγιστασιν, probably governors of particular districts.
High captains - Χιλιαρχοις; literally, chiefs or…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 6:14-29
Here is, I. The wild notions that the people had concerning our Lord Jesus, Mar 6:15. His own countrymen could believe…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a convenient day i. e. a suitable day for her fell designs.
on his birthday In imitation of the Roman emperors, the…
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