'Wished' in the Bible

Although Herod wished to have him put to death, he feared the people, for they regarded John as a prophet.

but I say to you that Elijah already came, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wished. So also the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.”

“For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves.