They nailed him to the cross. This was the most hideously cruel death known to the ancient world. The victim suffered from fever and dehydration, but death did not usually come in less than 36 hours. Jews did not crucify Jews, nor Romans crucify Romans. Intense hate is shown by the Jewish leaders demanding that Jesus be crucified. Then divided his clothes. See John 19:23-24. This fulfilled Psalms 22:18.

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Old Testament