'Governor' in the Bible

At that time Herod [Antipas], the tetrarch [who governed a portion of Palestine including Galilee and Perea], heard the reports about Jesus,

so they bound Him, and led Him away and handed Him over to Pilate the governor [of Judea, who had the authority to condemn prisoners to death].

Now Jesus stood before [Pilate] the governor, and the governor asked Him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” [In affirmation] Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.”

But Jesus did not reply to him, not even to a single accusation, so that the governor was greatly astonished.

Now at the feast [of the Passover] the governor was in the habit of setting free any one prisoner whom the people chose.

The governor said to them, “Which of the two do you wish me to set free for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.”

And if the governor (Pilate) hears about it, we will calm him down and keep you out of trouble.”