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Mark 6:27 Cross-References
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“And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison, an: or, one of his guard”
Mark 6:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 6:27
And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison. The execution proceeds with tragic swiftness. 'Immediately' (εὐθέως, eutheōs) emphasizes no delay—the murder followed the request directly, allowing no time for reflection or intervention. 'Sent an executioner' (ἀποστείλας σπεκουλάτορα, aposteilas spekoulatora) uses Latin loanword speculator—Roman military term for special guard performing executions and intelligence work. This detail confirms Roman military involvement and Herod's Romanized court.'Commanded his head ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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