Thematic Bible: Prisoner released at, by the romans
Thematic Bible
Passover » Prisoner released at, by the romans
At every festival the governor had a custom of releasing to the crowd any prisoner whom they wanted.
So I will punish him and let him go." Now he was obligated to release someone for them at the festival.
But you have a custom that I release one person for you at Passover. Do you want me to release for you the king of the Jews?"