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# Connecting Statement:
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The author continues to give background information about Herod and the beheading of John the Baptist. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
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# a convenient day
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This is a general term for "a convenient time."
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# he made a dinner for his officials ... of Galilee
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Here the word "he" refers to Herod and is a metonym for his servant whom he would have commanded to prepare a meal. Alternate translation: "he had a dinner made for his officials ... of Galilee" or "he invited his officials ... of Galilee to eat and celebrate with him"
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# a dinner
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a formal meal or banquet
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