Luke 23:11

Luke 23:11. And Herod. Failing of his expected entertainment, the monarch seeks amusement in the way here narrated. The motive was resentment at the silence of Jesus, though actual contempt was doubtless felt.

With his soldiery (a peculiar word), i.e., his attending body guard.

Set him at nought, treated Him contemptuously, and mocked him, with words and actions alike.

And arraying him in gorgeous apparel. This garment was put on in mockery, and hence brilliant. It may have been the same scarlet cloak which is spoken of in Matthew 27:28, and thus indicated contempt of His claims to royalty, or a white robe, such as candidates for office wore. The sneer in the latter case is obvious. Still the word itself does not mean ‘white,' and the question is an open one.

Sent him back to Pilate. This may have been designed to conciliate Pilate, but it is in keeping with the frivolous conduct of Herod throughout.