en_tn_lite_do_not_use/luk/09/07.md

General Information:

Verses 7-9 interrupt the story to give information about Herod.

Now Herod

The word "Now" marks a pause in the main story. Here Luke tells background information about Herod. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background)

Herod the tetrarch

This refers to Herod Antipas, who was the ruler of one-fourth of Israel.

perplexed

unable to understand, confused

it was said by some

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "some people said" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)