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9. λυπηθείς, ‘though vexed;’ he still feared the popular vengeance, and perhaps did not himself desire the death of John, see Mar 6:20.
ὁ βασιλεύς. A title which Antipas had in vain tried to acquire: it was probably addressed to him by his courtiers.
διὰ τοὺς ὅρκους. ‘Because of the oaths;’ he had sworn repeatedly.