At the Passover. — Comp. Excursus F: The Day of the Crucifixion of our Lord.
The King of the Jews. — These words are of course said in mockery, but not at Jesus who was still in the palace. They seem to mean, “This is your king; Such is your national subjection, that He is bound in the Prætorium of the Roman governor. Shall I release Him unto you?”