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Luke 23:7
ESV And when he learned that he belonged to Herod 's jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time.
NIV When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.
NASB And when he learned that He belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, since he also was in Jerusalem at this time.
CSB Finding that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem during those days.
NLT When they said that he was, Pilate sent him to Herod Antipas, because Galilee was under Herod’s jurisdiction, and Herod happened to be in Jerusalem at the time.
KJV And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
NKJV And as soon as he knew that He belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.

What does Luke 23:7 mean?

Pilate is trying to free himself from a dilemma. Jewish religious and civil leaders of Jerusalem have brought him a traveling teacher named Jesus. They accuse Him of such vague and unprovable crimes that Pilate is at a loss. Despite what the leaders—and the crowds they have gathered—say, Pilate knows Jesus is innocent. He doesn't keep Jews from paying their taxes, He isn't leading a rebellion, and He isn't trying to install Himself as king (Luke 23:1–4).

During their appeals, Jewish leaders reveal that Jesus has ties to Galilee. Pilate seizes on this idea. Herod Antipas is the tetrarch, or "leader of a quarter," of Galilee. Judea is Pilate's own territory: he knows Jesus hasn't caused any threatening disturbances. If He has caused issues in Galilee, it's Antipas's problem. So, Pilate sends Jesus to Antipas who just happens to be in Jerusalem for Passover (Luke 23:5–6).

"Herod" is a family name. In the Bible, it's used by Herod the Great (Matthew 2; Luke 1:5), Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12), and Herod Agrippa II (Acts 23:35). It is most often used of Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great and tetrarch over Galilee and Perea at the time of Jesus' ministry. Antipas is also referred to as "king" although the emperor never gave him that rank.

It is Antipas who is married to the wife of his brother Philip (Mark 6:17). Upon the death of Herod the Great, Antipas, Archelaus, Philip, and Salome were given authority over his territory. About ten years later, Archelaus lost his authority; his territory, Judea, was placed under a series of Roman governors, including Pilate.

Antipas ruled Galilee and Perea for over forty years. John the Baptist, who seems to have worked around the Jordan River between Judea and Perea, condemned Antipas for his adultery and crimes against his brother. Antipas arrested and eventually killed John (Mark 6:17–29).

When Jesus' fame reaches Antipas, he is puzzled and half-believes John has risen from the dead (Mark 6:16). Pilate gives Antipas the chance to speak with this man he's heard so much of.
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