Luke 9:7-9 - Herod Perplexed About Jesus
7 Now Herod the governor heard of all that was taking place, and he continued to be puzzled over the reports -- by some that John had risen from the dead, 8 by others that Elijah had appeared, and by still others that one of the ancient prophets had come back to life. 9 So Herod said, "John I beheaded, but who can this be about whom I hear such reports?" So he was trying to see Him.